Medieval Europe Review (A)

What is a monastery?

• A religious community of munks who have given up possessions to devote themsevles to prayer and worship.
• A medieval peasant bound to live on a lord's estate.
• A body of officials who perform religious services.
• A code for knights in medieval Europe

Who was Charlemagne?

• Grandson of Charles Martel who built one of the greatest European empires after the fall of Rome.
• Leader of the Mongols who captured China and enslaved the Japanese.
• Pope who called for the first Crusade in 1995.
• Slavic leader who started the Romanov Dynasty in Yugoslavia.

What is a vassal?

• A person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for loyalty and services.
• A code of behavior for knights in medieval Europe.
• An empire established in the 10th century in the area of Germany and Italy.
• A lord's estate in feudal Europe.

What is a serf?

• A medieval peasant legally bound to live on a lord's estate. 
• A person who gives up their possessions and devotes themselves to the lords service.
• One who seeks to ride waves in the ocean.
• None of the answer choices are correct.

What is chivalry?

• A code of behavior for knights in medieval Europe.
• A code for Roman soldiers during invasions.
• A lists of tasks one must complete in order to receive knighthood.
• The basic beliefs of the Islamic faith.

What is a manor?

• A lord's estate in feudal Europe.
• A way to treat someone in certain situations.
• One who seeks enlightenment through meditation.
• All answer choices are correct.

What is a clergy?

• A body of officials who perform religious services such as priests, ministers or rabbis.
• A body of officials who perform administrative services such as secretaries, human resources or assistants.
• A body of officials who perform military services such as soldiers, officers or generals.
• None of the answer choices are correct.

What was the Holy Roman Empire?

• An empire established in Europe in the 10^th century AD originally consisting mainly of lands in what is now Germany and Italy.
• An empire established in Europe in the 12^th century AD originally consisting mainly of lands in what is now France and Spain.
• An empire established in Europe in the 14th century AD originally consisting mainly of lands in what is now Norway and Sweden.
• An empire established in Europe in the 8^th century AD originally consisting mainly of lands in what is now Greece and Turkey.

How did Gregory I increase the political power of the pope?

• A.  He limited the number of people who could obtain jobs within the government.
• He allowed a ruling class to control government affairs limiting the power of the people.
• He made the church a secular power using church money to raise armies, repair roads and help the poor.
• It created a governing class called the gentry that was open to anyone with talent and education.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Tours?

• Ambitious building program leaders to beautify their cities and fortify its walls.
• They began to value education and taught Greek and Latin grammar, philosophy, geometry and history.
• A.  New technology gained allowed them to increase the food supply, allowing for the growth of cities.
• Victory allowed the Europeans to halt the Muslim invasion of Western Europe.