Influence of the Medieval Church and Feudalism

How did Germanic tribes learn about Christianity during the Middle Ages?

• Leaders of Germanic tribes study in monasteries.

• Missionaries brought the religion to the Germanic tribes.

• Charlemagne converted tribe leaders to Christianity.

• Germanic tribes constructed churches throughout Northern Europe.

What role did Parish priests serve under the Roman Catholic Church?

• They served the religious and social needs of the people.

• They enforced the structure of the feudal system.

• The created the Latin alphabet.

• They carried Christianity to Germanic tribes.

Which force provided unification and stability in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Customs of Germanic tribes

• Monarchical families

• Roman Catholic Church

• Strong military

The foundations of early medieval society were based on all of the following EXCEPT —

• the classical heritage of Rome

• the end of feudalism

• Christian beliefs

• customs of Germanic tribes

Which statement best describes Christianity during the Middle Ages?

• The power of secular rulers grew throughout Europe.

• Monasteries reflected the move away from Greco-Roman culture.

• The roles of the church and rulers were interconnected.

• Germanic tribes taught the Latin alphabet to parish priests.

In 800 AD, who did Pope Leo crown the Holy Roman Emperor?

• Constantine

• Charlemagne

• Muhammad

• Justinian

Which of the following was not a purpose of the Christian monasteries during the early Middle Ages?

• Providing shelter for travelers

• Creating illuminated manuscripts

• Caring for the sick

• Enforcing civil law

After the fall of the Roman Empire, what institution unified Europe?

• the church

• the military

• the monarchies

• the Vikings

All of the following led to the Roman Catholic Church’s increase in power and importance except –

• the Pope anointed Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor.

• the monasteries preserved Greek and Roman cultural achievements.

• the loss of population after the Black Death.

• missionaries spread Christianity.

Who was crowned first Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800 CE?

• Charlemagne

• Pepin

• Gregory II

• Leo V