Western Civilization: Islam, Byzantine, and Middle Ages

The term feudalism is best defined as a

• process in which goods are traded for other goods

• Constant warfare

• political system is which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty

• holy war between Christians and Muslims

Which event marked the beginning of Wu Zetian's reign in China?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The start of the Renaissance

• The discovery of the New World

The political and social system during Wu Zetian's reign was called

• socialism

• manorism

• feudalism

• democracy

What was the primary motivation for Europeans to join the Crusades?

• Financial gain

• To gain land

• Religious fervor and the promise of sins forgiven

• To seek adventure and new lands

During the Middle Ages religion played a huge role in everyday life. What Religion was the most practiced in Europe?

• Daoism
• Roman Catholic
• Judaism
• Islam

Which dynasty did Wu Zetian belong to during her reign as the only female emperor of China?

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What was a key characteristic of the feudal system in medieval Europe?

• Centralized government

• Land ownership by the king

• Exchange of land for military service

• Democratic elections

Which religious figure called for the First Crusade in 1095?

• Martin Luther

• Pope Urban II

• King Richard the Lionheart

• Saint Francis of Assisi

What was the primary purpose of feudalism in the Middle Ages?

• To promote democracy

• To manage agricultural production

• To create a structured society based on land ownership

• To encourage trade with other regions

What were the Crusades?

• A tournament in Europe fought be the best knights.

• A series of wars between the Christians and the Muslims.

• The Muslim attempt to take over all of Europe.

• The name of the battle between William, Duke of Normandy and Harold, King of England.