Unit 5 - The Middle Ages

What is the warm ocean current flowing northeast, under the influence of prevailing winds, from the Gulf of Mexico towards NW Europe and warming its climate?

• South Gulf Stream

• North Atlantic Drift

• South Pacific Drift

• Gulf Stream Drift

What is located at 5?

• Alps Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Carpathians Mountains

What is located at 2?

• Atlantic Ocean

• English Channel

• Mediterranean Sea

• North Sea

Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

• the Pope

• the Archbishop

• the Cardinal

• the King

Who was responsible for spreading Christianity across Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Kings & nobles

• Monks, Missionaries, & Priests

• Peasants & serfs

• Nobles & Traders

Which of the following did Monks NOT provide for the communities around the monasteries?

• take care of the sick in the community

• provide horses for travelers passing through the community

• help feed the poor in the community

• provide education in the community

Which is the BEST description of how medieval monks contributed to Western culture and civilization?

• organized and led bands of "Crusaders" who defended Europe from Muslim attackers

• their artwork served as the inspiration for the "Renaissance" that developed in Italy.

• re-wrote the Bible and changed many of its original stories

• helped preserve the learning, writing, and culture of the early Greeks, Romans, and Christians

The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of …

• Courts

• Monasteries

• Guilds

• Merchants

The term feudalism is best defined as a

• Division of power between branches of government
• Holy war between Christians and Muslims
• Process in which goods are traded for other goods
• System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty

Who technically owned all of the land in the Kingdom?

• The King
• Everyone
• Peasants
• knights