Ch. 17 Feudalism in Western Europe

What is the definition of topography?

• a term for land that is rough and rocky

• is how to find the top of a map

• the shape and elevation of the land in a region

• how warm or cold a region of the world is

Europe is a large continent with a variety of climates and geographies. This caused the people living in different areas to...

• each area to develop a different way of life.

• both areas to develop feudalism.

• each area to build  large luxurious cities.

• both areas to develop a similar way of life.

Which mountain range is the highest in Europe?

• The Pyrenees

• The Caucasus 

• The Apennies

• The Alps

The Ural mountains are the .....

• where feudalism first began.

• boundary between Europe and Asia.

• birthplace of Christianity.

• where the Pope's church is located.

Which of the following is not one of the four peninsulas in Europe?

• Balkan

• Italian

• Iberian

• Baltic

The European Plain is known for ____________.

• rolling hills and flat land good for farms.

• high rocky mountains.

• lots of sea ports.

• very bad soil which made farming difficult. 

Eurasia is _____________.

• a nickname for Asia. 

• the large landmass that includes both Asia and Europe.

• an area in Europe where Christianity first began.

• the homeland of the Mongols.

Which group of people were the most influential in spreading Christianity throughout Europe?

• Monks, Missionaries and the Pope.

• Kings, Knights and Serfs

• Saint Benedict, Saint Patrick and Charlemagne

• Everyday people throughout Europe

_________________ was a missionary who converted the Irish to Christianity.

• Saint Edward

• Saint Patrick

• Saint Charles

• Saint Benedict

Which of the following is not true about Charlemagne?

• He was the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

• He was a strong supporter of education

• He wanted to gain great power in Europe

• He was a Pagan or non-Christian Emperor