Middle Ages Review!

The Middle Ages began with the collapse of the Roman Empire. Rome collapsed during a __________ year period.

Answer explanation

1,000

The time period called the Middle-Ages, Dark Ages, or Medieval Era lasted between

• 100 C.E - 500 C.E

• 1492 C.E - 1844 C.E

• 500 C.E - 1500 C.E

• 1300 B.C - 25 C.E

Answer explanation

500 C.E - 1500 C.E

Match the term with this definition: A medieval engine of war with a sling for hunting missiles.

• Trebuchet

• Guilds

• Serf

• Monastery

Match the term with this definition: A peasant or person of service to a lord, commonly attached to lord's land.

• Serf

• Trebuchet

• Squire

• Lord

Match the term with this definition: The right of succession belonging to the first born child, especially the feudal rule by which land is passed to the eldest son.

• Feudalism

• Fiefs

• Primogeniture

• Eurasia

Match the term with this definition: Where a community of monks live in seclusion under religiousvows.

• Eurasia

• Monastery

• Guilds

• Manor

Charlemagne was King of the Franks, a great leader, warrior, and lawmaker. He continued to spread Christianity and created new laws to help keep order. In 800, Pope Leo II crowned Charlemagne the "Holy Roman Emperor". His rule was strict and focused on living communally under the authority of an abbot.

• True

• False

Match the term with this definition: A young man of noble birth who as an aspirant to knighthood served a knight.

• Baron

• Monk

• Lord

• Squire

During what years did Saint Benedict of Nursia live?

• 742 - 814 C.E.

• 387 - 461 C.E.

• 480 - 543 C.E.

• 1028 - 1087 C.E.

Match the term with this definition: Europe and Asia considered together as one continent.

• Eurasia

• Pangea

• Antartica

• Florida