The Middle Ages

What socioeconomic structure is reflected in this diagram?

• Mayan Civilization

• European feudalism

• Islamic social hiearchy

• indian caste system

Why did many Europeans find the feudal system beneficial in the Middle Ages?

• it provided wealth and opportunity

• it allowed people to travel

• it allowed Protestant religions to spread

• it provided land and protection

In feudalism, what was the relationship between the lord and vassal?

• the lord provides land to the vassal in exchange for military service

• the vassal provides land to the lord in exchange for military service

• the lord provides land to the vassal in exchange for all the crops grown

• the vassal provides military service to the lord in exchange for food

What 13th century document established basic rights for citizens, rule of law and representative assemblies?

• the Constitution

• Napoleonic Code

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Magna Carta

Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• to increase the power of the monoarchy

• to end taxation in England

• to force the monarchy to give up power

• to weaken the power of the nobles

Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?

• it was the first document to place limits on the king's power

• it outlawed feudalismand gave voting rights to all citizens

• it established Prliment as the nation's legislative body

• It determined England's physical boundaries

Which event is sometimes referred to as the Christians' "Greatest Successful Failure"?

• the Crusades

• the Thirty Years War

• English Civil War

• French Revolution

What would be the best title for this map?

• the crusades

• the Mongol Invasions

• the Silk Road

• the Wars with Carthage

Why was the Crusades known as a "successful failure" for the Christians?

• very few Christians died

• very few muslims died

• the conflict led to important cultural exchanges

• Christianity became the official religion of the Middle East

What is the best heading for these notes?

• Goals of the Artists of the Italian Renassance

• Reasons Europeans Fought in the Crusades

• Reasons for the Spread of Catholocism

• Goals of the Anglican Church