Middle Ages

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After the fall of the Roman Empire, what institution unified Europe?

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the Church

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All of the following led to the Roman Catholic Church’s increase in power and importance except- missionaries spread Christianity, the Pope anointed Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, the monasteries preserved Greek and Roman cultural achievements.

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the loss of population after the Black Death.

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Who was crowned first Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800 CE?

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Charlemagne

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Which of these contributed to the increased importance of the Roman Catholic Church?
- efforts to reform Church practices
- missionaries to convert Germanic tribes to Christianity
- the Pope accepting the authority of Roman leaders
- exemptions from military service for Church officials

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missionaries to convert Germanic tribes to Christianity

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A period of lawlessness and disunity followed the fall of the Roman Empire. What served as a unifying force in Europe?

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Christian Church

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What cultural trait did all of early Medieval Europe share in common?

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Christian beliefs

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The social needs of medieval communities were met by-

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the parish priest.

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What was the major economic and social structure in medieval Europe?

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manorial

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All of these are true of the feudal system except- monarchs provided land in return for military service. serfs were provided protection in return for labor. knights were the mounted warriors. priests elected the king.

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priests elected the king.

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Who held the lowest social position on an estate in medieval Europe?

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serf