SS U3: Middle Ages Overview

Which of the following is not a name for the period between the ancient world and the modern times?

• Middle Ages

• Dark Ages

• Medieval Times

• Classical World

The Middle Ages began in the year 500 CE. How many years ago was that?

• 1500

• 500

• 2500

• 1000

The Middle Ages began in 500 CE. What is the meaning of CE?

• Common Era

• Christ's End

• Centuries Eternal

• Crimea Domini

What time period began after the Middle Ages?

• Ancient World

• Dark Ages

• Modern Era

• Future Times

What information is on the Y-Axis?

• Percentages

• Labels for land, people, wealth

• Dates

• Dollars

What percent of the world's people lived in the West in 1500?

• 10%

• 15%

• 30%

• 40%

What event began the Middle Ages?

• The Renaissance

• The Invention of Writing

• The Fall of Rome

• Columbus' Discovery of America

The author summarizes progress made during the Middle Ages. What was one improvement?

• Leaders became less corrupt.

• Increased farmland and food resources increased the population.

• There were fewer wars and less violence.

• Trade between areas grew.

What statement best summarizes the text?

• The Dark Ages were violent and civilization weakened.

• The Middle Ages was a time of impressive culture.

• Medieval times saw few changes in daily life.

• Education was important in the Middle Ages.

What event marked the end of the Middle Ages?

• The Renaissance

• The Fall of Rome

• World War I

• The Black Death