Middle Ages Europe

What was a major characteristic of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

• the manor system and the importance of land ownership

• limited monarchies and strong central governments

• decreased emphasis on religion in daily life

• increased educational opportunities

What caused the growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• the rivalry between the ancient empires

• the unification of European rulers

• the decline of the Roman Catholic Church

• the collapse of a strong central government

What characteristic of feudalism led to the development of European nation-states?

• importance of land ownership and military protection

• weakened monarchies throughout Europe

• increased economic opportunities for serfs

• increased rights of peasants in society

"Serfs were tied to the land"

What does the above statement mean?

• serfs were not allowed to sell crops that they grew on the manor

• serfs were not allowed to leave the manor without permission

• serfs were not allowed to perform more than one job

• serfs were not allowed to attend mass with the lord

How did the achievements and knowledge of Islamic civilization reach European society?

• Crusaders and merchants brought it back home with them.

• Muslim missionaries brought it with them along the Silk Road.

• Muslim armies conquered all of Europe in the Middle Ages.

• Crusaders conquered the Holy Land and North Africa.

What was the long-term effect of the Crusades in Europe?

• Strengthening of the feudal system

• Adoption of Islamic religious practices

• Increased demand for goods from the East

• Increase in European isolation

How did the Crusades indirectly contribute to the discovery of the New World?

• Forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population

• Forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople

• Increasing the European demand for Asian goods

• Increasing the power of feudal lords

What event largely succeeded in neutralizing Muslim advances into mainland Europe?

• Death of Charlemagne

• The Black Death

• Signing of the Magna Carta

• The Reconquista

Which of the following is not a true statement about the Crusades?

• the feudal system was greatly weakened.

• The Crusades conquered and maintained the Holy Land.

• European kings gained more control of their kingdoms.

• Kings challenged the authority of the Church.