Medieval Europe

Which leader do these traits describe? Ruled the Franks from 768 to 814 C.E. United the Christian lands of Europe  Crowned Holy Roman emperor in 800 C.E. on Christmas day.

• Charles Martel
• Pepin the Short
• Charlemagne
• William the Conquerer

Who would most likely have said the following? "If you give me your loyalty, I will give you land and protection."

• Serf
• Vassal

• Lord
• Barbarian

What was one political result of the fall of Rome?

• The decline of Christianity
• Loss of a central government
• The rise of crowded cities
• Lack of a strong economy

In which order did these events take place? a. Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman emperor. b. Charles Martel rules the Franks. c. Feudalism is established in England. d. Rome falls.

• d, b, a, c
• a, b, c, d
• c, b, a, d
• d, a, c, b

What oath of ethics were knights expected to uphold?

• Chivalry
• Fief
• Motto
• Allegiance

Which group threatened Western Europe followed the path shown on the map?

• Spanish Muslims
• Scandinavian Vikings
• Franks
• Vandals

What do these medieval items have in common? • stone wall • moat • knight’s armor?

• They were all examples of military technology.
• They all belonged to a manor’s peasants
• They were all symbols of economic power.
• They all served the head of the church.

Members of which group believed that God had given them the right to rule?

• Monarchs
• Knights
• Vassals
• Serfs

The system described in this passage is similar to what?

• Guild master and his apprentice
• Nobel and a wealthy mercent
• Monk to his abbot to the pope
• Lord to a Vassal

What historical event happened today 76 years ago, that began US military action in WW2?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor
• The sinking of the USS Maine
• The fall of Paris
• The bombing of Hirosima