Middle Ages

Feudalism developed in Western Europe because of the

• Crusades

• use of gunpowder

• growth of towns

• decline of strong central authority

Which statement best characterizes Europe during the early Middle Ages?

• A centralized government provided law and order.

• Manorialism developed to meet the people’s economic needs.

• People adopted humanism and questioned the Church.

• A standardized currency promoted international trade.

In the European feudal system under manorialism, what is the most significant economic commodity?

• livestock

• land

• gold and silver

• sugar and spices

Manor life during the early Middle Ages is called "self-sufficient" because people

• traded with others throughout Europe

• took care of their needs locally

• traveled widely for education and work

• had the leisure time to devote to the arts

After the fall of the Roman Empire (476 AD), people sought protection in small feudal communities called

• towns

• monasteries

• manors

• cities

In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was

• the strengthening of the feudal system 
• the adoption of Islamic religious practices 
• an increased demand for goods from the East 
• increased European isolation 

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?

• Europeans maintained a lasting control over much of the Middle East 
• Islamic influence dominated Europe 
• Europeans developed tolerance of Non-Christian religions 
• trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded 

What were two indirect results of the Crusades?

• trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was strengthened 
• trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was strengthened 
• trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened 
• trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was weakened 

What is another name for the Black Death?

• Bubonic Plague
• Smallpox
• Pneumonia
• Chicken Pox

How did the plague affect the Feudal economy of Europe?

• Feudalism remained unchanged
• Feudalism was made stronger
• Labor shortages ended feudalism, serfs and peasants demand higher pay
• Feudalism ended because all peasants died