Post Classical Civilizations

What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?

• a representative government economic

• equality for all

• protection of individual rights

• an exchange of land for food and protection

In the feudal system, everyone needed access to what one thing that the king or lord had, and giving this one thing to others helped the king get loyalty and protection. What did the king have that he let the others use in return for their work and loyalty?

• Freedom

• Power

• Land

• Democracy

Two immediate results of the fall of the Roman Empire were--

• Renewed interest in education and the arts

• A period of economic disorder and weak central government

• The growth of cities and the emergence of a middle class

• An increase in trade and improvements in manufacturing

What is unique about the manorial economic system

• They relied on other towns to supply much needed goods

• They had a common form of paper currency

• They were self-sufficient and produced everything they needed

• They were given special protections by the king

A pilgrimage to the city of Mecca is one of Islam’s five pillars.

• True 
• False

What motivated Arab merchants to extend their contacts to the West African kingdoms?

• They desired to learn more about the society and institutions of West Africa.
• hey wanted to sell their ivory and tobacco to the peoples of West Africa.
• They hoped to earn wealth from the gold and salt trade.

In what way were the Tang Dynasty (a.d. 618–907) and the Song Dynasty (a.d. 960–1279) in China similar?

•  Both made innovations in the arts, sciences, and mathematics.
• Both built large overseas empires. 
• Both encouraged equality for women in society.

In which part of the world did Islam first become a widespread religion?

• The Middle East 
• Africa 
• China 
• Europe

What is a peasant farmer bound to the land called in feudal society?

• Serf

• Knight

• Crusades

• Clergy

Social Class in charge of religious activities in a society.

• Serf

• Knight

• Crusades

• Clergy