Final Exam Review

Political system used during Middle Ages where land was exchanged for loyalty and service.

• Fief

• Kingdom

• Feudalism

• Monarch

In European feudal society, an individual's social status was generally determined by...

•  Birth
•      Education and training
•      Marriage
•      Individual abilities

Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?

•    Nobles
•    The king
•  Knights
•  Peasants

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

Select all the true facts about the Black Death

• Spread by rats and fleas

• Fingers/toes turned black

• People blamed God

• Killed 2 thirds of Europeans

What was the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe?

• Government

• Church

• Military

Which religious group fought against the Christians in the Crusades?

• Hindus
• Buddhists
• Muslims
• Catholics

What were the Crusades fought over?

• excommunication
• to control Europe
• the United States
• the Holy Land

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

Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades?

•  Europeans maintained lasting control over much of the Middle East
•    Islamic influence completely dominated Europe
•      Europeans developed tolerance of Non-Christian religious 
•    Trade between Europe and the Middle East increased