Middle Ages

Which of the following statements does NOT describe Charlemagne?

• Promoted education.

• Conquered most of Europe.

• Won the battle of Hastings.

• Was crowned Holy Roman Emperor.

One thing that unified Europe throughout the early Middle Ages was _______________.

• Feudalism

• Christianity

• Roman culture

• Islam

The plague spread along _______________ to reach Europe.

• Carts

• Roads

• Trade routes

• Wild cats and dogs

Why was the Catholic Church so important during the Dark Ages?

• They enslaved people to work for them.

• They built a huge Catholic army that conquered all of Europe.

• They gave out money to people who converted to Christianity.

• They provided education and safety to many.

How did the church gain significant political power during this time?

• Held elections for the King.

• Had a really large army.

• People left land to the Church when they died, thus giving the Church lots of land.

• Eliminated taxes.

What was the result of the structured system of feudalism?

• Towns grew larger.

• Trade resumed.

• Made Europe safer.

• All of the above.

The plague spread throughout Europe starting in 1347. By 1352, ____________of Europe’s population

• 2/3

• 1/5

• 1/2

• 3/4

The Pope and king often argued because _______________.

• They disagreed about going to war.

• They were angry at the Muslims

• Taxes were too high

• They both wanted power and control

System where food and protection are exchanged for land

• The Magna Carta

• Feudalism

• Middle Ages

• Chivalry

What important US document did the Magna Carta influence?

• Declaration of Independence.

• Bill of Rights.

• Declaration of the Rights of Man.

• The Great Charter.