SOL Review lesson #9: Early Middle Ages

Multiple Choice

Which number correctly identifies the Mediterranean Sea? (1, 2, 3, or 4)​

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Labelling

Identify the Western and Eastern Roman Empires.

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Western Roman Empire

Constantinople

Rome

Eastern Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

What factors contributed to the invasions of the Western Roman Empire as shown in the map?

• Cultural assimilation of tribes
• Technological advancements in warfare
• Strengthening of the Roman economy
• Economic decline, political instability, military overextension, and pressure from migrating tribes.

Multiple Choice

The Byzantine Empire was originally the

• western Roman empire

• eastern Turkish empire

• western Greek empire

• eastern Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

Finally, in 476, the Germanic leader Odoacer staged a revolt and deposed the Emperor Romulus Augustulus. From then on, no Roman emperor would ever again rule from a post in Italy, leading many to cite 476 as the year the Western Empire suffered its deathblow.

The text above best supports the claim that:

• The Roman government was unable to provide enough support to the Roman military to halt Germanic invasions leading to the last Roman emperor holding power in 476

• The Roman government was unable to stop revolutions that formed inside Rome's military leading to the last Roman emperor holding power in 476

• After a Germanic revolt in 476, the Roman emperor Romulus Augustulus gained power becoming the last Roman emperor

• The year 476 is known as the year of the fall of Rome despite ROme's government success to support Rome's military in fighting against Germanic invasions

Multiple Choice

What happens to West Rome after East Rome turns into Byzantine?

• It becomes a part of the Byzantine Empire

• It falls into decline

• It remains unchanged

• It is conquered by invaders

Multiple Choice

Which group of invaders is shown?

• Angles and Saxons
• Magyars
• Vikings
• Franks

Multiple Choice

Invaders from Scandinavia who often raided Europe during the 800's and 900's and eventually settled in Russia.

• Magyars

• Angles

• Saxon

• Vikings

Multiple Choice

Which group of invaders is shown here?

• Vikings
• Magyars
• Franks
• Angles and Saxons

Multiple Choice

Where did the Magyars migrate from?

• Central Asia

• Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

• Northern Asia

Labelling

Drag the invasion descriptions to the correct location on the map.

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Magyars: Central Asia to Hungary

Vikings: Scandinavia to Russia

Angles & Saxons: Europe to England

Multiple Choice

What were the effects of invasions on secular and church authority?

• Secular authority will go down, Church authority will go up

• Both authorities will remain the same

• Secular authority will go up, Church authority will go down

• Only secular authority will go down

Multiple Choice

What were the consequences of invasions on trade and civilization?

• Increased trade

• Decline in trade

• Stability of large civilizations

• Growth of large civilizations

Multiple Select

Select ALL of the reasons that feudalism developed.

• Roman Empire fell --> NO Roman army

• Invasions from Vikings, nomads, and foreigners

• A way to attack other people

• A way to increase trade

Multiple Choice

What role did the manor system play in the feudal system during invasions?

• Provided protection

• Promoted trade

• Encouraged exploration

• Facilitated communication

Multiple Choice

What does a vassal receive from a lord in exchange for protection?

• Land

• Gold

• Food

• Weapons

Multiple Choice

What impact did monasteries have on education? 

• The monks would isolate themselves from society. 
• Monasteries became centers of learning that led to universities. 
• Monasteries placed an emphasis on teaching Islam. 
• Monasteries preserved traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. 

Multiple Choice

What role do serfs play in the feudal society?

• They are landowners

• They work the land for protection

• They are knights

• They are merchants

Match

Match the roles of each member of Feudal Society

• Lords

• Vassals

• Serfs

Give fief (land)

Provide protection

Work the land

• Give fief (land)

• Provide protection

• Work the land

Categorize

Options (20)

Feudal System

Serf

Vassal

Saxons

Magyars

Vikings

Monasteries

Charlmagne

Constantinople

Justinian I

Hagia Sophia

Eastern Orthodox Church

Icons

Justinian's Law Code

Qu'ran

5 Pillars

Arabic

Muhammad

Battle of Tours

Fief

Categorize the following terms under the correct civilization:

Byzantine Empire

Islam

Middle Ages

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident