WHI.9 - Middle Ages

All of the following established the foundations for early medieval society in Western Europe except--

• classical heritage of Rome

• customs of Germanic tribes

• ties with advanced civilizations to the east

• Christian beliefs and traditions

What was the main significance of Pope Leo II anointing Charlemagne Emperor in 800 A.D. (C.E.)

• Allowed secular authority to increase

• Revived the idea of a united Christian Europe

• Authority of the Roman Catholic Church declined

• The Franks rejected Catholic beliefs and doctrine

In medieval Europe, a lord who was granted land in exchange for service and loyalty to a greater lord called a --

• fief

• vassal

• serf

• baron

In medieval times, each parcel of land was called a ---

• fief

• vassal

• serf

• convent

In feudal society, the peasants that worked the land were called --

• fiefs

• vassals

• serfs

• lords

? Title ?

1. Roman culture was reinterpreted and brought back to life.
2. Most of Western Europe was included in the new empire.
3. Churches, roads and schools were built to united the empire.
4. Power of the Church was established in political life.

Which of the following would be a correct title for the above information?

• The Great Schism

• The Manorial System

• Age of Charlemagne

• Contributions of Justinian

Which Germanic tribe emerged as a force and eventually formed an empire in Western Europe as shown in green?

• Goths

• Vandals

• Saxons

• Franks

The Magyars migrated from Central Asia and settled where?

• Scandinavia

• Hungary

• Russia

• England

All are effects from the invasions of the Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and Vikings except--

• Manors with castles provided protection

• Trade was disrupted

• Towns declined

• Feudalism weakened

During the Middle Ages, the manorial system --

• Had no mutual obligations

• Provided little class structure

• Was self-sufficient

• Was serf controlled