Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 7

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1. Which of these best characterizes Ambrose’s letter to Theodosius (see Document 7-1)?

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Correct. The answer is c. Ambrose acknowledged Theodosius’s good deeds and pleaded with him to turn away from his sins.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Ambrose acknowledged Theodosius’s good deeds and pleaded with him to turn away from his sins.

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2. The Rule of Saint Benedict (see Document 7-2) organized the monks’ routine in a way that ensured they would never be

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Correct. The answer is d. Benedict believed that “idleness was the enemy of the soul” and, therefore, dedicated every minute of the monks’ waking hours to work, prayer, and meditation.
Incorrect. The answer is d. Benedict believed that “idleness was the enemy of the soul” and, therefore, dedicated every minute of the monks’ waking hours to work, prayer, and meditation.

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3. According to Saint Augustine (see Document 7-3), which of these was the guiding force behind the construction of the earthly city?

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Correct. The answer is b. Throughout his discussion of the earthly city and the heavenly city, Augustine contrasted love of self with love of God.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Throughout his discussion of the earthly city and the heavenly city, Augustine contrasted love of self with love of God.

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4. What was the most common form of punishment under Salic Law (see Document 7-4)?

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Correct. The answer is a. The Salic Law punished violent offenders, even murderers, with a fine.
Incorrect. The answer is a. The Salic Law punished violent offenders, even murderers, with a fine.

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5. What claim made in the Institutes of Justinian was contradicted by Procopius’s account of Justinian’s rule (see Document 7-5 and Document 7-6)?

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Correct. The answer is c. As Procopius described the situation, under Justinian the rule of law was subservient to the emperor’s will and to his greed.
Incorrect. The answer is c. As Procopius described the situation, under Justinian the rule of law was subservient to the emperor’s will and to his greed.