Decline of Roman Empire

Q. The Crusades brought about significant changes in medieval Europe. In this context, discuss the following:

(a) Advent of the Renaissance
(b) Economic prosperity.

Q. Describe Peter the Great of the Great Russia.

1. He perpetuated Ivan the Terrible's mistakes, leading to another dynastic turnover.
2. He increased the power of the Russian nobility at the expense of the monarchy.
3. He created a new constitution and parliamentary style government.
4. He promoted reforms in Russia based on western-style political, military and cultural norms.

Q. Select which one does not describe the use of language in post-Rome Europe.

1. Latin continued to be the official language, although it was rarely understood by commeners.
2. French, Spanish and Portuguese developed as Latin- based language.
3. German-speaking people mixed with the Latin-based language groups to create new languages.
4. English became the common language used throughout Western Europe.

Q. Who was Pointus Pilate?

1. Governor of Judaea
2. Roman Emperor
3. Praetor of Rome
4. None of the above

Q. Russia borrowed extensively from the Byzantine culture in all of the following ways except __________.

1. agricultural practices
2. architectural styles
3. political control of the church
4. emphasis on prayer and service

Q. Select which one does not describe the use of language in post-Rome Europe.

1. Latin continued to be the official language, although it was rarely understood by commeners.
2. French, Spanish and Portuguese developed as Latin- based language.
3. German-speaking people mixed with the Latin-based language groups to create new languages.
4. English became the common language used throughout Western Europe.