Middle Ages in Europe

What was the official religion of the Middle Ages?

• Islam
• Christianity
• Judaism
• no official religion

Which of the following correctly describes the life of  a serf on a manor?

• free to leave the manor and buy land
• provide protection to the lord of the manor
• considered part of the land and could not leave without lord's permission
• earned a good living and never struggled financially

Why did feudalism develop in the Middle Ages in Europe?

• People were looking for protection from the chaos and looting of invaders
• They were tired of a dictator and ready for a change in government
• They wanted to live in the countryside and escape the crowded cities 
• They were in need of new ideas and inventions

What impact did monasteries have on education?

• The monks could isolate themselves from society
• Monasteries became centers of learning that led to major univerisities
• Monasteries placed an emphasis on teaching Christianity
• Monasteries preserved tradition of the Roman Catholic Church

Who abused his power and was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• King Ferdinand
• King John
• King William
• Pope Urban II

Choose the statement that best describes the Pope and the King in the Middle Ages.

• Pope was more powerful than the King
• The King was more powerful than the Pope
• The King and the Pope had to agree on matters
• The King and the Pope had equal power

Which of the following describes the work of the serf on the manor?

• They worked only on the lord's land, not for their family
• They worked three days a week on the lord's land and the rest of the week on land for their families
• They never had to worry about paying taxes
• They earned a good living and struggled financially

What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta?

• King had absolute rule over the land
• Nobody should rule over the country
• Noblemen were more powerful than the King
• The power of the King was limited

How did the Magna Carta lead to representative government?

• Kings had to get approval from a group of lords before demanding more money or military service
• King could not imprison or exile free men
• King cound not take the property of free men
• The common people's rights were not protected

What event led to the Crusades?

• Pope Urban I wanted to conquer the Turk's knigdom
• Muslim Turks conquered and took over the Holy Land
• Pilgrims were being mistreated
• The peasants revolted and demanded more rights