The Middle Ages Benchmark

The Catholic Church had a unique hierarchy that governed secular and religious life. Which of the following is the correct order of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church?

• Shaman, Elder, and Pastor

• Cardinal, Pope, and Archbishop

• Pope, Cardinal, and Archbishop

• Monks, Nuns, and Priests

The Roman Catholic Church emerged as a powerful institution in Western Europe. Which TWO ways illustrate the manner in which the church influenced everyday life?

• Pope's who were superior to kings and queens could excommunicate them from the church.

• With the permission of the king or queen they could provide medical services to the Crusaders.

• The church was responsible for farming and feeding their parishioners.

• The church could claim and redistribute land from anyone in society.

All of the following were responsibilities of the clergy EXCEPT...

• levying and collection of taxes.

• absolution of sins.

• leading prayer, reading of the bible, and meditation sessions.

• developing new modes of transportation.

Which of these is a lasting effect of the Crusades on the Middle East?

• The Holy Land was moved to Constantinople.

• Christians, Jews, and Muslims created peaceful territories within the Holy Land.

• Conflict among Christians, Jews, and Muslims still exists today.

• Muslims gained territory throughout Europe.

Which TWO cultural contributions were brought to Europe as a result of the Crusades?

• new forms of art, literature, foods, and spices

• Islamic religious practices were introduced and spread throughout Europe

• the exchange of Arabic and Muslim inventions and ideas

• the Catholic Church lost their power over the people in Europe

The Crusades resulted in all of the following EXCEPT...

• trade increased between the Middle East and Europe.

• banks had to be created to supply Crusaders with credit instead of carrying money.

• Christianity became a major religion in the Middle East.

• Europeans developed new kinds of ships and navigation tools.

Which one was NOT a result of King John having signed the Magna Carta?

• King John was forced to accept responsibility for his actions.

• King John had to follow laws like everyone else.

• King John could no longer take property without paying for it.

• King John taught the nobles about law, religion, trade, and education.

Which did NOT contribute to the fall of Feudalism?

• Many serfs and nobles died in battle.

• The serfs were finally able to overthrow their Lords.

• supply and demand

• Serfs and peasants had a taste of freedom.

Which TWO sentences represent the life of a serf?

• Sent soldiers to fight in the king's army and collected the king's taxes.

• Walked daily from the village to work in the fields owned by the Lord of the Manor.

• Provided part of their crops to the nobles in return for protection.

• Protected others from attacks by enemies from other villages.

The Bubonic Plague affected society in the following ways EXCEPT...

• the discovery of immunizations

• There was an increase in job (labor) opportunities across Europe.

• Feudalism ultimately declined.

• Population decreased across Europe by 30-65%.