9 Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire

Multiple Choice

What were the main Germanic tribes that settled in Britain?

• Visigoths

• Ostrogoths

• Angles and Saxons

• Franks

Multiple Choice

The most successful Germanic Kingdom was established by:

• the Franks

• the Vikings

• the Barabarians

• the Knights

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a Cardinal in the Catholic Church?

• To lead an archdiocese

• To oversee a diocese

• To advise the Pope and elect his successor

• To assist priests in their duties

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of Saint Benedict in the context of monasticism?

• He founded the first monastery

• He established monasticism of the Catholic Church

• He wrote the Bible

• He was a famous monk

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organizational structures is ordered correctly?

low power - - - → - - - high power

• serf → knight → noble → monarch

• serf → noble → knight → monarch

• knight → noble → serf → monarch

• serf → monarch → knight → noble

Multiple Choice

What were the key factors that contributed to the growth of European kingdoms during the medieval period?

• Trade expansion

• Military conquests

• Cultural exchanges

• Religious conflicts

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Domesday Book?

• To record the English language

• To create a new taxation system

• To document the Battle of Hastings

• To list Anglo-Saxon Kings

Multiple Choice

What were the major kingdoms and empires in Europe during the year 1160?

• Kingdom of Scotland

• Kievan Rus

• Holy Roman Empire

• Kingdom of Hungary

Open Ended

What common law was created by Henry II, and how did it affect the kingdom?

Multiple Choice

What was created under Edward I that involved representatives from various groups in England?

• House of Lords

• House of Commons

• English Parliament

• House of Representatives

Multiple Choice

What were the consequences of Frederick I and II's attempts to create a new empire in Italy?

• They successfully established a centralized state

• They lost power in Germany

• They gained support from the Pope

• They created a national monarchy

Multiple Choice

Why were the Byzantines offended when the pope crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor?

• They felt the Byzantines were the rightful Roman Empire.

• Charlemagne was not a Christian

• The people did not listen to him.

• Charlemagne did not speak their language.

Multiple Choice

Which group in the Iberian Peninsula converted to Christianity in 587?

• Visigoths

• Magyars

• Rus

• Berbers

Multiple Choice

Which emperor converted to Christianity and legalized the religion?

• Justinian
• Constantine
• Julius Caesar
• Augustus

Multiple Choice

Germanic groups were originally polytheistic but eventually converted to Christianity.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Most people in Poland, Russia, Romania, Greece, and other Eastern European Countries are what Christian religion?

• Catholic

• Christian Orthodox

• Protestant

• Methodist

• Baptist

Multiple Choice

How did the adoption of Orthodox Christianity affect the Kievan Rus'?

• It isolated the Kievan Rus' from the rest of Europe, leading to its decline.

• It led to the development of a unique Russian culture, blending Byzantine and Slavic elements.

• It caused a rift with the Mongolian Empire, leading to increased hostilities.

• It had little impact, as pagan traditions remained dominant in the region.

Multiple Choice

What were the main characteristics of the Byzantine Empire and its role in the Crusades?

• Strong military presence

• Cultural and religious influence

• Economic decline

• Isolation from Europe