Medieval Europe Study Guide

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(7.29) Which statement completes the diagram above? Options: Charlemagne unites the Roman Papacy with the Byzantine Empire. Charlemagne becomes protector of the Roman Pope. Pope Leo III makes Charlemagne a cardinal. Pope Leo III crowns Charlmagne emperor.

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Pope Leo III crowns Charlmagne emperor.

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Which statement describes the relationship between the papacy and Charlemagne during the early Middle Ages? Options: They often needed each other's help in order to maintain power., They frequently encouraged attacks on each other’s power., They seldom came to each other’s aid when power was threatened., They acted independently of each other to prevent disputes.

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They often needed each other's help in order to maintain power.

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Europe’s seas and rivers played an important part in Europe’s growth because they provided both protection and opportunities for

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trading with nearby economies

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Starting in the 400s C.E. and for the next 600 years, monks traveled all over Europe to

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convert people to Christianity

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What segment of the medieval feudal system would complete the diagram above? Options: Pope, Slaves, Merchants

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Nobles

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What are some of the ways King Henry II further strengthened the king’s power in Britain? Select all correct answers: He set up juries of citizens to settle legal disputes, He set up a central royal court, He married Eleanor of Aquitaine and gained her land, All of the above

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All of the above

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A group of nobles set out to limit the king’s power in 1215. They forced the king to accept a document called the ___________ that protected the rights of the people and gave the nobles a powerful government council.

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Magna Carta

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Which of these groups followed a code of chivalry? Knights, Vassals, Lords, Monks

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Knights

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The mild climate of Western Europe is due to

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The Gulf Stream

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The Frankish King, Charles the Great or “Charlemagne,” sent his armies into neighboring lands and forced the people in those areas to

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convert to Christianity