Middle Ages: Flashcard Questions

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The time period commonly referred to as the Middle Ages is:

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500-1500 AD

Front

Which empire collapsed and marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe?

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Roman Empire

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The dominant religion in medieval Europe was:

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Christianity

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A “manor” in medieval geography refers to: a large city, a fortified castle, a religious monastery.

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an agricultural estate

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The ________ mountain range separates Europe from Asia.

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Ural

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The body of water that borders southern Europe is:

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Mediterranean Sea

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The largest and most powerful kingdom in early medieval Western Europe was:

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The Carolingian Empire

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The major river that runs through France and was important during the Middle Ages is:

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Seine

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The city that was the spiritual and political center of the Roman Catholic Church is:

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Rome

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Which group of people invaded Europe from the north and were expert sailors?

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Vikings