6th Grade Middle Ages

Which landform separates Europe from Asia?

• Northwest Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Carpathian Mountains

• Black Forest

In which two regions would you find most of Europe's farms?

• Central Uplands and Alpine Mountain System

• Northwest Mountains and North European Plain

• Northwest Mountains and Central Uplands

• North European Plain and Alpine Mountain System

Which is Europe's longest river?

• Volga River

• Don River

• Danube River

• Rhine River

How did Europe's landforms influence people's lives in the Middle Ages?

• The Gulf Stream limited opportunities for the economy.

• Deforestation led to planting crops on fertile farmlands.

• People cut timber from the lower elevations of mountains such as the Alps.

• Rivers were not navigable and prohibited trade.

What is the climate like across most of Europe?

• hot and dry

• Mediterranean

• snowy and cold

• temperate

Which of the following describes Charlemagne?

• leader of the Normans in northern France

• ruler who conquered and looted England and France

• king who agreed to the articles of the Magna Carta

• ruler who was crowned emperor by Pope Leo III

What was the name of fierce pirates and warriors from Scandinavia?

• Normans

• Vikings

• Christians

• Franks

Which of the following is true about the Magna Carta?

• It gave the king more money and power.

• It contained 63 clauses and limited the power of the king.

• It was signed before the civil war in England.

• It demanded that lords provide military service to the king.

Which of these events happened first?

• The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England.

• Vikings invaded Europe and set up trade routes.

• Charlemagne was crowned emperor.

• The Normans, led by William the Conqueror, invaded England.

In the system of feudalism, who farmed the land?

• knights

• lords

• serfs

• monarchs