Middle Ages

What was the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe?

• Government

• Church

• Military

Feudalism in Western Europe developed after because of....

• Strong democratic government

• Mongol attacks

• Turmoil from repeated invasions

Which type of plague was responsible for causing the most death and destruction in Europe?

• Bubonic

• Pneumonic

• Hereditary

In exchange for land, what did knights and samurai give to feudal lords and shoguns?

• Money

• Loyalty

• Friendship

True or False: The purpose of the Crusades was to gain control over the holy land of Jerusalem

• True

• False

Which is the correct order, according to how the monotheistic religions settled in and claimed Jerusalem, or the Holy Land?

• Christians, Jews, Muslims
• Muslims, Christians, Jews
• Jews, Muslims, Christians
• Jews, Christians, Muslims

What is the name for the system of promises between lords and vassals that governed Europe in the Middle Ages?

• Christianity
• Feudalism
• Shinto
• Chivalry

Who was the great king of the France, united Europe, and was declared emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo III?

• Charlemagne
• William the Conqueror
• King Henry IV
• Pope Gregory VII

How did the plague impact Europe? (Choose all that apply)

• Trade declined due to bankrupt businesses

• 30 - 60% of Europe's population died (1/3 to 2/3 of the population)

• It contributed to the decline of feudalism

• More cathedrals were built

What was special about the Holy Land?

• it was where Jesus had lived
• it was where the pope's castle was
• it was the location of gold mines
• it was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad