Middle Ages

Feudalism developed mainly because 

• the monarchy was too powerful
• the Catholic Church was failing
• people needed protection
• King John created it

How did the emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influence the Christian Church?

• The Church encouraged voyages of exploration.
• The Church published the Bible in the vernacular.
• The Church adopted Latin as the official language.
• The Church served as the unifying power in society.

Which of the following changes occurred in western Europe during the Middle Ages?

• There was a rise in the rural population.
• There was a rise in the urban population.
• There was a decrease in church power.
• There was an increase in international trade.

What title was given to Charlemagne by the Pope in 800 AD?

• King of England
• Holy Roman Emperor
• Head of the Eastern Orthodox Church
• None of the above

The barbarian group, the Goths, encouraged a new form of architecture called?

• Classic
• Roman
• Romanesqe
• Gothic

Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox were the two main factions of Christianity. How do the two differ?

• Orthodox is monotheistic while Catholic is polytheistic
• Catholic is headed by a Patriarch while Orthodox is controlled by the Pope
• Orthodox has priests while Catholic has a shaman
• Orthodox is headed by a Patriarch while Catholic is controlled by the Pope

The medieval Church 
was a unifying force 
in Europe after the 
fall of Rome because 
it offered:

• indulgences for 
  sinners
• stability and 
  security
• redistribution of 
  wealth
• multiple sets of 
  beliefs 

Which of Justinian’s 
actions reflects 
the close connection 
between church and 
state 
in the Byzantine Empire?

• He built large 
  churches such as 
  the Hagia Sophia.
• He developed and published Christian tenets.
• He relocated the 
  capital from Rome 
  to Byzantium.
• He was crowned 
  head of the church by the Pope.

Which of the following 
best completes the 
graphic? 
CAUSE----->EFFECT

• Feudalism develops in medieval Europe - Invaders overrun the Roman Empire
• Invaders overrun 
  Roman Empire - 
  Council of Nicaea  sets tenets for 
  church
• Roman army 
  cannot defend the empire - Rome falls  and feudalism 
  develops
• Council of Nicaea 
  sets Christian 
  tenets - Catholic  Church becomes 
  powerful

Which of the following 
groups had the 
MOST political power?

• vassals
• serfs
• lords
• knights