Medieval Europe Review

Which civilization fell and began the Middle Ages era or Medieval Europe?

• Carthage

• Rome

• Greece

• China

This organization united the people of Western Rome after its fall to Germanic tribes.

• Eastern Orthodox Church

• Knights Templar

• Germanic Tribes

• Roman Catholic Church

What was the main duty of the Knights Templar (vassals to the pope)?

• To fight the enemies of the Church

• To live a life of charity and devotion.

• To fight in the Hundred Years War.

• To live to serve the emperor.

What were the effects of town life returning to Europe? (Select TWO)

• Merchants traveled more freely.

• Guilds were developed to protect nobles.

• Builders and tradespeople gathered to make settlements.

• The Black Death killed more than half the population.

What was typically the subject of Medieval art and literature?

• Hellenistic Art

• Roman Art

• Folklore and Fairy Tales Art

• Pietistic (Christian/Religious) Art

The Hundred Years War was fought between which two nations?

• France and Germany

• England and Spain

• France and England

• Germany and Spain

What were the THREE main causes of the Crusades (Select THREE)

• Seljuk Turks took control of Palestine and Christian pilgrimage was nearly impossible

• Constantinople was weak from war and a new ruler was needed.

• European princes used success in warfare to gain power and land.

• Merchants hoped to open trade routes to Asia.

Select THREE reasons to be a Crusader.

• Would lead to salvation (pass to heaven)

• The possibility of riches and a new life in the East.

• Forgiven for their sins

• Passage to the New World.

How did the Bubonic Plague come to Europe?

• Misunderstanding over medicine and treatments.

• God punishing people for their sins.

• Trade ships from Asia carrying goods to Europe.

• Biological warfare from Africa.

Select TWO of the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague.

• Loss of hair.

• High fever and chills.

• Hard boils on the body.

• Loss of taste and touch.