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Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 8

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1. Which of these can we conclude on the basis of Ibn Abd-el-Hakem’s account of the Muslim conquest of Spain (see Document 8-1)?

The Muslim invaders hoped to convert the Christian inhabitants of Spain to Islam.

The Muslim invaders were determined to wipeout the entire Christian population of Spain.

Some Christian lords made alliances with the Muslim invaders.

Spain’s Christian lords were united in their determination to repel the Muslim invaders.

Correct. The answer is c. After a fellow Christian lord betrayed his trust, Ilyan, Lord of Septa, formed an alliance with the Muslim commander Tarik ibn Ziyad.

Incorrect. The answer is c. After a fellow Christian lord betrayed his trust, Ilyan, Lord of Septa, formed an alliance with the Muslim commander Tarik ibn Ziyad.

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2. What role did the early converts among the Hesse people play in helping Boniface convert the rest of the community (see Document 8-2)?

They advised Boniface on what action would have the biggest impact on their pagan neighbors.

They offered status and money to pagans who were willing to convert.

They took leading members of the community aside and pleaded with them in private.

They demonstrated their faith by giving their children up as offerings to the Church.

Correct. The answer is a. It was on the advice of early converts that Boniface chopped down the oak of Jove.

Incorrect. The answer is a. It was on the advice of early converts that Boniface chopped down the oak of Jove.

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3. According to the stipulations of the Capitulary of Saxony (see Document 8-3), how were Saxons who chose not to convert to Christianity to be treated?

They were to be executed.

They were to be fined.

They were to be imprisoned.

They were to be left alone to follow their own beliefs in peace.

Correct. The answer is a. The Capitulary treated all activities associated with pagan beliefs and practices as capital crimes.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The Capitulary treated all activities associated with pagan beliefs and practices as capital crimes.

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4. According to the first chapter of the Capitulary for the Missi (see Document 8-4), what was the chief responsibility of the missi?

To collect taxes for the emperor

To gather soldiers to fight for the emperor

To enforce the law and provide redress for injustice

To convert pagans to Christianity

Correct. The answer is c. The first chapter of the Capitulary stressed the role of the missi in ensuring the just application of the law.

Incorrect. The answer is c. The first chapter of the Capitulary stressed the role of the missi in ensuring the just application of the law.

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5. How does The Song of Roland (see Document 8-5) depict Muslims?

As equals to Christians, despite their differences in faith

As untrustworthy and treacherous

As inhuman beasts

As fellow believers in the one true God

Correct. The answer is b. The poem portrays Muslims as untrustworthy and treacherous but makes no other distinctions between Muslims and Christians.

Incorrect. The answer is b. The poem portrays Muslims as untrustworthy and treacherous but makes no other distinctions between Muslims and Christians.