Houpt Midterm Study Guide

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All of the following were part of the Byzantine Empire during its height EXCEPT: France, Italy, Asia Minor, North Africa

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France

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Which of the following best describes feudalism in medieval Christian Europe? Options: A system where land was exchanged for military service, with lords granting land to vassals in return for loyalty and service., A system where all citizens had equal access to land and resources, with no social or economic hierarchy., A political and economic system based on a central monarchy, where land was owned by the king and distributed equally among all citizens., A political system where the Church controlled all land and made all decisions regarding wealth distribution.

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A system where land was exchanged for military service, with lords granting land to vassals in return for loyalty and service.

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In the Middle Ages, the Church grew to have influence over society socially, economically, and ____________________.

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politically

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Which of the following best describes the significance of William the Conqueror in medieval European history?

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After his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, he brought the feudal system to England, and also began a new competition between France and England that would last for centuries.

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Which of the following best describes the role of Charles Martel in medieval Europe?

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He united the Frankish tribes under one rule and famously defeated the Muslim forces at the Battle of Tours in 732.

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Which option correctly completes the chart? Options: Role of the medieval church, Pope Urban II, Constantine's Empire, Iconoclast Controversy

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Role of the medieval church

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The Great Famine of 1315-1316, The Black Death, The Great Schism of 1378, and the Hundred Years War on Western Europe all led up to

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the decline of feudalism in western Europe.

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In the middle of the Middle Ages, we see the rise of which social class? Options: The middle class (burgher), The aristocracy, The serfs, The knights

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The middle class (burgher)

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Which of the following best describes the Carolingian Renaissance?

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A revival of learning and the arts under Charlemagne, promoting literacy, standardized writing, and the preservation of classical texts.

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Which of the following best represents the artistic achievements of the medieval period in Western Europe, particularly in Gothic architecture? Options: The towering cathedrals with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and stained-glass windows, designed to inspire awe and spiritual reverence., The perfectly symmetrical temples adorned with classical Greek columns and flat ceilings., The elaborate use of linear perspective to create realistic, three-dimensional scenes in medieval frescoes., The ornate Baroque palaces with dramatic curves and extravagant decorative elements.

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The towering cathedrals with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and stained-glass windows, designed to inspire awe and spiritual reverence.