Unit 4 Medieval Rebuilding

One reason Islam was able to spread was

• geography made invasion easy

• neighboring empires were weak

• nearby revolts were taking place

• Muslim soldiers were highly trained

In what way was Western Europe politically changed following the end of the Frankish

reconsolidation?

• A powerful Christian emperor ruled the entire region.

• Decentralized regional governments were established.

• Representative republics were created across the region.

• An Islamic caliphate unified the region under one leader.

Christianity and Islam were important institutions in the reconsolidation of Europe following

the collapse of the Roman Empire because both —

• commanded believers to act morally

• served as unifying influences on culture

• attracted many nonbelievers to convert

• provided a model for political organization

The medieval Church was a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome because it offered....

• indulgences for sinners

• stability and security

• redistribution of wealth

• multiple sets of beliefs

Which of Justinian’s actions reflects the close connection between church and state in the

Byzantine Empire?

• He built large churches like Hagia Sophia.

• He published Christian tenets.

• He relocated the capital from Rome to Byzantium.

• He was crowned head of the church

Which factor contributed to the division of Western and Eastern Churches?

• Low interest in the Crusades

• Growing power of Islamic leaders

• Opposing opinions on Christian theology

• Dwindling trade across kingdoms

A vassal is expected to show loyalty to a lord by —

• farming land

• collecting taxes

• providing military service

• arranging loans

Under the manorial system, nobles were required to provide serfs with which of the following?

• Food

• Education

• Protection

• Livable wage

Which social group of European feudal society showed allegiance to a lord by providing

military service?

• Artisans

• Kings

• Serfs

• Vassals

How did the revival of Confucian teachings by Tang leaders in China affect women?

• Women served as prominent scholars

• Women gained new opportunities by passing the civil service exams.

• Women lost social status evidenced by the practice of foot binding.

• Women gained respect as teachers