The Medieval World

Traditionally, the medieval period is said to begin with what event?

• the crowning of Charlemagne

• the voyages of Columbus

• the reconquista

• the fall of the Western Roman Empire

Which of these correctly arranges the general hierarchy of the European feudal system from highest to lowest?

• 1) peasants, 2) lords, 3) monarch, 4) knights

• 1) lords, 2) monarch, 3) knights, 4) peasants

• 1) knights, 2) peasants, 3) monarch, 4) lords

• 1) monarch, 2) lords, 3) knights, 4) peasants

Which of the Five Pillars of Islam is depicted in this illustration?

• alms

• jihad

• hajj

• sharia

Which answer best categorizes the importance of the following items?

Declaration of faith; Pray five times daily; Charity to the poor; Fast during Ramadan; Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca

• commandments from each of the five books comprising the holy Quran

• duties common to Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

• the fundamental duties comprising the Pillars of Islam

• the most important laws comprising Islamic Sharia

Which of the following characteristics would apply only to Shia Islam?

• Follows the teachings of Muhammad as told in the Quran

• Monotheistic, Abrahamic faith worshiping Allah as the one true god

• Believe only descendents of Muhammad may lead

• Believe any good Muslim can lead

“I am the punishment of God . . . If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.”

—Genghis Khan

This quote speaks about the conquests of what people?

• the Byzantines.

• the Mongols.

• the Romans.

• the Persians.

How would you BEST describe the factors contributing to the development of the political and social system of feudalism?

• Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars invaded Europe at a time of political weakness.

• The powerful Roman army continued to safeguard citizens of the empire.

• Vandals, Goths, and Saxons arriving in Europe caused great economic growth.

• The population of cities declined so rapidly rulers could not maintain order.

Which was an agricultural improvement during the Middle Ages?

• three field system

• use of oxen

• wooden plows

• the wheel

Sunni Muslims believe

• the successor to Muhammad should be chosen by the Muslim community.

• the successor to Muhammad should be a member of Muhammad's family.

A large estate, with a castle, church, fields, and workers

• Fief

• Manor

• Deforestation

• Cathedral