MIddle/Dark Ages

The Middle/Dark ages
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Multiple Choice

What event marks the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• The start of the Renaissance

• The birth of Charlemagne

• The fall of Rome in 476 CE

• The beginning of the Crusades

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what was the literacy rate in Europe during the middle ages?

• 10-15%
• 20-25%
• 5-8%
• 30-40%

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 By the 10th century, approximately what percentage of Europe’s population consisted of serfs or peasants (Dyer, 2005),

• 70%
• 50%
• 30%
• 90%

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Which institution became the most powerful in medieval Europe?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Catholic Church

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Islamic Caliphate

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What was the primary cause of the Black Death?

• A bacillus called Yersinia pestis

• A viral infection

• A curse from the gods

• Contaminated water sources

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The Black plague occured

• 15th century (1400-1450)
• 16th century (1500-1550)
• 12th century (1100-1150)
• 14th century (1347-1351)

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It is estimated that the black plague killed what percentage of the population of Europe?

• 5 %

• 10%

• 90%
• 50

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Which architectural style is characterized by pointed arches and flying buttresses?

• Baroque

• Gothic

• Renaissance

• Romanesque

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What was the main purpose of the Crusades?

• To spread the Black Death

• To discover new lands

• To expel Muslim 'infidels' from the Holy Land

• To expand trade routes

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Which invention was NOT developed during the medieval Islamic world?

• The printing press

• The pinhole camera

• Surgical instruments

• Windmills

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What was the economic system that governed rural life in medieval Europe?

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

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What is Feudalism?

• Feudalism refers to a type of government where all power is centralized.
• Feudalism is a medieval system of land ownership and duties between lords and vassals.
• Feudalism is a modern economic system based on capitalism.
• Feudalism is a social structure based solely on trade and commerce.

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What was a significant consequence of the Crusades for Europe?

• The unification of all European kingdoms

• The fall of the Byzantine Empire

• The end of the feudal system

• Exposure to Islamic literature, science, and technology

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What was a common belief about the cause of the Black Death during the Middle Ages?

• It was a divine punishment for sin

• It was caused by bad weather

• It was spread by witches

• It was a result of poor hygiene

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How did Europe's population change between the years 500-1000?

• Europe's population declined initially but began to grow again towards the end of the period.
• Europe's population experienced a rapid decline without recovery.
• There was no significant change in Europe's population during these years.
• Europe's population steadily increased throughout the entire period.

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At its height, the medieval Islamic world was more than _ bigger than all of Christendom.

• 3 times
• 1.5 times
• 2 times
• 5 times

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What is one negative consequence of the increased role of religion during the middle ages?

• Suppression of scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
• Expansion of trade and commerce.
• Promotion of artistic expression and creativity.
• Increased tolerance for diverse beliefs.

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A compelling reason why it is not appropriate to call the middle ages "dark" is because

• it was a time of widespread ignorance
• there were no notable artistic achievements
• the population declined significantly during this era
• the period saw significant cultural and scientific advancements.

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A key difference between how the Roman Empire was run and how Europe was run during the middle ages is

• Both the Roman Empire and medieval Europe were decentralized and democratic.
• The Roman Empire was centralized, whereas medieval Europe was decentralized and feudal.
• The Roman Empire had a king, whereas medieval Europe had an emperor.
• The Roman Empire was feudal, while medieval Europe was centralized.

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A major innovation that occurred between 500-1000 was

• the cotton gin
• the heavy plow
• the steam engine
• the printing press