REGENTS REVIEW - MIDDLE AGES

Which economic system is most closely associated with the activities shown in this artwork? 

•  manorialism
•  capitalism
•   communism
•  socialism

Without the Roman Empire to organize society, provide order and support the economy during the Middle Ages, what organization helped unify Europe? 

• The Roman Catholic Church
• Feudalism
• Manorialism 
• Exploration

Which statement about the bubonic plague in Europe, Asia, and Africa is accurate?

• It followed trade routes.
•  It increased agricultural production.
• It was restricted to rural areas.
•  It encouraged nationalism.

In feudalism, the King gives loyal subjects land in exchange for what? 

• Trade Rights 
• Military Service 
• Permission to Marry
• Horses and other Live Stock

Under feudalism what did vassals receive in return for their loyalty to the king?

• friendship
• protection
• land 
• crops

On the feudal manor, in exchange for labor, what did serfs receive? 

• Noble Titles 
• ownership of the land 
• protection
• high wages 

The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with

• promoting social mobility
• reviving and preserving learning
• serving the spiritual needs of society
•  maintaining economic self-sufficiency

One positive impact of the crusades was? 

• Christians reclaimed the Holy Land 
• The decline of the power of European Kings 
• Increased demand for goods from Asia and the Middle East
• Defeat of the Islamic Empires 

One negative long-term effect of the Crusades was? 

• An increase in trade between Europe and Asia. 
• A decrease in global travel.  
• Restoration of the Byzantine Empire
• Increased tensions between Christians and Muslims. 

How did the Crusades impact society and lead to the decline of the middle ages? 

• An increase in trade led to the end of manorialism
• More trade strengthened the power of the church 
• Many Europeans converted to Islam
• Kings became weaker