Middle Ages

After the fall of the Roman Empire, what institution unified Europe?

• the military

• the Church

• the monarchies

• the Vikings

All of the following led to the Roman Catholic Church’s increase in power and importance except-

• missionaries spread Christianity.

• the Pope anointed Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor.

• the loss of population after the Black Death.

• the monasteries preserved Greek and Roman cultural achievements.

Who was crowned first Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800 CE?

• Leo V

• Gregory II

• Charlemagne

• Pepin

Which of these contributed to the increased importance of the Roman Catholic Church?

• efforts to reform Church practices

• missionaries to convert Germanic tribes to Christianity

• the Pope accepting the authority of Roman leaders

• exemptions from military service for Church officials

A period of lawlessness and disunity followed the fall of the Roman Empire. What served as a unifying force in Europe?

• Emperor of Rome

• Roman legions

• Christian Church

• local kings

What cultural trait did all of early Medieval Europe share in common?

• common language

• a unified government

• Christian beliefs

• universal education

The social needs of medieval communities were met by-

• knights.

• the government.

• the parish priest.

• the local lord.

What was the major economic and social structure in medieval Europe?

• pastoral

• Romanism

• manorial

• Patriarchate

All of these are true of the feudal system except-

• monarchs provided land in return for military service.

• serfs were provided protection in return for labor.

• knights were the mounted warriors.

• priests elected the king.

Who held the lowest social position on an estate in medieval Europe?

• lord

• serf

• vassal

• knight