Middle Ages Review

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What led to the development of feudalism in Western Europe? Options: The fall of Rome and violence in Europe, The rise of the Islamic Caliphates, The beginning of the Renassiance, Trade increasing between Europe and Asia

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The fall of Rome and violence in Europe

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What impact did Charles Martel and the Battle of Tours have on Europe?

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It secured Europe as a Christian continent.

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What provided unity and stability throughout Western Europe during the Middle Ages? Options: church, inquisition, nobility, military

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church

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What are two features of Gothic Architecture? Rounded vaults and arches, Balance and symmetry, Thick walls and sturdy design, Spires and flying buttresses

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Spires and flying buttresses

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Why were cathedrals built with an emphasis on the grandeur and glory of God?

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People’s lives revolved around the church and they wanted to express their religious devotion.

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What did the Magna Carta establish in England?

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Limited Monarchy

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What were excommunication and interdict?

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punishments used by the Roman Catholic church

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Which of the following are characteristics of the Roman Catholic Church? Services conducted in Greek and priests can marry, Services conducted in Chinese and priests cannot marry, Services conducted in Latin and priests can marry, Services conducted in Latin and priests cannot marry

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Services conducted in Latin and priests cannot marry

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The social hierarchy of the Middle Ages could best be compared to what other social structure? Characteristics of a civilization, Caste System, Roman Republic, Chinese Legalism

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Caste System

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Why was torture used during the Inquisition?

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suppress heresy