Middle Ages Quiz Study Guide

Multiple Choice

The Middle Ages began after the fall of which empire?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Greek Empire

• The Islamic Empire

• The Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

In feudalism, the king gave land to ___, who supported him with soldiers and loyalty.

• knights

• peasants

• serfs

• lords

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the influence of the Church during the Middle Ages?

• A child from almost every family became a monk or nun in the Church
• The Church encouraged people of other religions to settle in Europe
• Church officials and kings worked separately to govern countries
• Daily life in villages and towns revolved around the Church

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons for the decline of trade and travel in the early Middle Ages?

• Invasions

• Natural disasters

• Economic recession

• Political instability

Multiple Choice

What were some major developments during the "Dark Ages"?

• Wars

• Architecture

• Disease

• Low literacy

Multiple Choice

What inventions did China contribute to the world during Medieval Asia?

• Gunpowder, compass, printing Telegraph, and paper.

• Electric light bulb, compass, printing, and paper.

• Gunpowder, compass, printing technology, and paper.
• Gunpowder, compass, steam engine, and cotton

Multiple Choice

What features are associated with the dynasties of the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279)?

• economic problems and political violence

• prosperity, stable government, and advances in farming

• development of government bureaucracy

• overseas conquests and colonization

Multiple Choice

How did the Mongol Empire impact the Silk Road?

• It closed the Silk Road to all trade

• It made the Silk Road safer and increased trade

• It diverted trade routes to the sea

• It taxed all goods heavily, reducing trade

Multiple Choice

Who is known for spreading Islam into Mali?

• Muhammad
• Jesus
• Mansa Musa
• Sundiata Kieta

Multiple Select

Why is Timbuktu such as important city in West Africa?

• It was once the greatest trading city in sub-Saharan Africa

• Timbuktu became an educational and religious city after Mansa Musa visited Mecca

• Timbuktu was the capital of the Songhai Empire

• Timbuktu was the capital of the Mali Empire

Multiple Choice

Trans-Saharan trade brought this religion to West Africa from the Arabian peninsula

• Christianity
• Islam
• Buddhism
• Hinduism

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes society in the feudal system?

• Society was based on equality between men and women.

• Society didn't allow cooperation between social classes.

• Society gave people many individual freedoms.

• Society had very specific and defined social roles for people.

Multiple Choice

What were the key principles that knights followed according to the code of chivalry?

• Bravery

• Respect

• Honor

• Wealth

Multiple Choice

What role did the Catholic Church play in Medieval Europe?

• It dominated spiritual and political life

• It had no influence on government

• It was only a religious institution

• It was a minor player in politics

Multiple Select

How did the Christian military crusades against the Muslims change Western Europe? Select all the apply.

• Europeans gained new knowledge of architecture, mathematics, and art.

• European systems of government such as feudalism, were strengthened.

• Europeans learned how to make better ships and began to use the compass.

• Europeans gained total control over what they considered their holy land.

Multiple Select

Which of these were important inventions in farming in the Middle Ages? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

• Crop rotation

• Wheeled plow and horse collar

• Bladed plow

• Bug resistant crops

Multiple Choice

What was the impact of the Black Death on Europe's population?

• It increased the population

• It killed about 30-50% of Europe's population

• It had no impact

• It caused a population boom

Multiple Choice

What were the effects of the Black Death on labor and wages?

• Labor became scarce

• Wages decreased

• Feudalism strengthened

• Church gained power

Multiple Choice

What were the main contributions from Asia, Africa, and Europe to cultural diffusion?

• Paper and gunpowder

• Gold and salt

• Technology and art

• Scholarship and towns