Quiz for Sources for World Societies, Chapter 8

1. Question

   Which of these types of monks did Saint Benedict see as the “best kind” of monks (see Document 8-1)?

   A.

   Cenobites

   B.

   Anchorites

   C.

   Sarabaites

   D.

   Hermits

   Correct: The answer is a. Cenobites live in a monastery under a rule or an abbot. Saint Benedict’s preference for such a lifestyle was reflected in his own monastic rules.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. Cenobites live in a monastery under a rule or an abbot. Saint Benedict’s preference for such a lifestyle was reflected in his own monastic rules.

   Which of these types of monks did Saint Benedict see as the “best kind” of monks (see Document 8-1)?

2. Question

   What punishments did the law of the Salian Franks establish for rape (see Document 8-2)?

   A.

   Various terms of imprisonment

   B.

   Death by decapitation

   C.

   Varying degrees of torture

   D.

   Fines of various sizes

   Correct: The answer is d. As was the case with most crimes, rape was punishable by a fine under the law.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. As was the case with most crimes, rape was punishable by a fine under the law.

   What punishments did the law of the Salian Franks establish for rape (see Document 8-2)?

3. Question

   According to Procopius, which of these was true of Justinian (see Document 8-3)?

   A.

   He was less evil than he was foolish.

   B.

   His primary goal was to secure the empire for his sons.

   C.

   He was a secret follower of the cult of Isis.

   D.

   He had an unlimited appetite for seizing the property of others.

   Correct: The answer is d. Procopius described Justinian as having “looted” his subjects, using their wealth to pay off foreign tribes or to fund his building schemes.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. Procopius described Justinian as having “looted” his subjects, using their wealth to pay off foreign tribes or to fund his building schemes.

   According to Procopius, which of these was true of Justinian (see Document 8-3)?

4. Question

   Which of these assertions is supported by Justinian’s role in the rebuilding of Hagia Sophia (see Document 8-4)?

   A.

   Above all, Justinian wanted to be remembered as a pious man.

   B.

   Justinian was under the control of church leaders.

   C.

   Above all, Justinian wanted to undermine the power of the nobility.

   D.

   Justinian wanted Constantinople to rival the great cities of the past.

   Correct: The answer is d. Justinian’s building projects were meant to bring fame to Justinian and his city.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. Justinian’s building projects were meant to bring fame to Justinian and his city.

   Which of these assertions is supported by Justinian’s role in the rebuilding of Hagia Sophia (see Document 8-4)?

5. Question

   According to Einhard, why did Charlemagne fail to become an accomplished writer (see Document 8-5)?

   A.

   He had no interest in writing or, indeed, in any form of intellectual pursuit.

   B.

   He started learning to write too late in life.

   C.

   He could not bear to have others read and critique his work.

   D.

   He did not practice enough.

   Correct: The answer is b. Einhard describes Charlemagne as a committed patron of the liberal arts, but no scholar himself, having begun his studies “too late in life.”

   Incorrect: The answer is b. Einhard describes Charlemagne as a committed patron of the liberal arts, but no scholar himself, having begun his studies “too late in life.”

   According to Einhard, why did Charlemagne fail to become an accomplished writer (see Document 8-5)?