Middle Ages Review

“Western Europe went into a long, deep sleep. Learning was found only in the religious orders. Fear and chaos reigned.” What period of history does this statement by a historian best describe?

• the early rise of Islam 
• Western Europe after the fall of Rome
• Start of the Crusades
• The rise of Christianity 

What led to the development of feudalism in Western Europe?

• The fall of Rome and violence in Europe
• The rise of the Islamic Caliphates
• The beginning of the Renassiance
• Trade increasing between Europe and Asia

What impact did Charles Martel and the Battle of Tours have on Europe?

• It limited contact between the rival kingdoms.
• It allowed Islamic ideas to spread.
• It secured Europe as a Christian continent.
• It was the final battle before the fall of Rome.

What provided unity and stability throughout Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

• church 
• inquisition
• nobility 
•  military

What are two features of Gothic Architecture?

• Rounded vaults and arches
• Balance and symmetry
• Thick walls and sturdy design
• Spires and flying buttresses

Why were cathedrals built with an emphasis on the grandeur and glory of God?

• Kings demanded the churches be built that way.
• People’s lives revolved around the church and they wanted to express their religious devotion.
• The tithe was so high that the Pope could afford to build churches to this size.
• People lived in the church so they needed to be large enough to house all the people. 

What did the Magna Carta establish in England?

• Absolute monarchy
• Theocracy
• Oligarchy
• Limited Monarchy

What were excommunication and interdict?

• laws that were enforced by the Eastern Orthodox Church
• punishments used by lords for disloyal knights
• actions taken by knights to insure the safety of the manor
• punishments used by the Roman Catholic church

Which of the following are characteristics of the Roman Catholic Church? 

• Services conducted in Greek and priests can marry
• Services conducted in Chinese and priests cannot marry
• Services conducted in Latin and priests can marry
• Services conducted in Latin and priests cannot marry

The social hierarchy of the Middle Ages could best be compared to what other social structure?

• Characteristics of a civilization 
• Caste System
• Roman Republic
• Chinese Legalism