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Quiz about History 105 aka Western Civilization

History 105 aka Western Civilization Quiz

This is about the History of the Western Civilization. You will find history on Greece, England and Clovis here. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by JsusFreak. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
JsusFreak

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,768

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2249

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (6/10), Guest 202 (3/10), Guest 109 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What country was Greece constantly warring with? Hint

China

Persia

Japan

Italy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these men invented a law code? Hint

Diocletian

Hadrian

Constantinople

Draco

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which two countries were involved in the 100 Years War (it was really 116 years)? Hint

France and Germany

England and Flanders (Belgium)

Germany and England

France and England

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Question 4 of 10

4. Okay, in relation to the last question, who won the 100 Years War? Hint

France

England

Germany

Flanders (Belgium)

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many Crusades were there? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is not a son of Louis the Pious? Hint

Lothar

John

Louis

Charles the Bald

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is not a characteristic of a Cenobitic Monk? Hint

Wander about in the desert

Renounce worldly and material goods

Remain celibate

Pray daily

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Question 8 of 10

8. Basil of Nursia went to the Battle of Tours with whom? Hint

Martin

Augustine

Benedict

Sebastian

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was the most athletic city-state in Greece (or the one that was obsessed with physical fitness)? Hint

Delphi

Thebes

Sparta

Athens

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Question 10 of 10

10. Clovis converts from Paganism to what branch of Christianity? Hint

Orthodox

Presbyterian

Protestantism

Catholicism

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What country was Greece constantly warring with?

Answer: Persia

2. Which one of these men invented a law code?

Answer: Draco

3. Which two countries were involved in the 100 Years War (it was really 116 years)?

Answer: France and England

The war continued (with breaks) for many generations.

4. Okay, in relation to the last question, who won the 100 Years War?

Answer: France

Of all these countries, France was the victor in the 100 Years War.

5. How many Crusades were there?

Answer: 8

There were 8 Crusades, or attempts to capture the Holy Land. The Christians succeeded....ot the first attempt and the fourth attempt.

6. Which of the following is not a son of Louis the Pious?

Answer: John

7. Which is not a characteristic of a Cenobitic Monk?

Answer: Wander about in the desert

Wandering about in the desert or some other uninhabited place is the characteristic of an Eremetical Monk. These monks also vow to live a life of celibacy and denial of worldly goods.

8. Basil of Nursia went to the Battle of Tours with whom?

Answer: Martin

In 732, Basil of Nursia and Martin went to the Battle of Tours.

9. Which was the most athletic city-state in Greece (or the one that was obsessed with physical fitness)?

Answer: Sparta

Sparta believed that physical fitness led to a better military.

10. Clovis converts from Paganism to what branch of Christianity?

Answer: Catholicism

He converted to Roman Catholicism. There were no Protestant Religions yet.

Source: Author JsusFreak

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