Middle Ages Review

The Byzantine Empire is the name given to the Eastern part of what empire after the Western half fell?

• Roman

• Greek

• Tang

• Mali

Which of the following is a reason for the collapse of the Roman Empire?

• The death of Julius Caesar

• Invasions by barbarian tribes

• Spread of the Islamic faith throughout Europe

• The defeat of the Persian army at the Battle of Salamis

A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades (1096-1291) was to

• establish Christianity in western Europe

• unite warring Arab people

• capture the Holy Land from Islamic followers

• strengthen English dominance in the Arab world

During the early Middle Ages, western European societies were most influenced by

• the Byzantine emperors

• elected parliaments

• national monarchies

• the Roman Catholic Church

What caused the Catholic Church to lose power during the late Middle Ages?

• The Bubonic Plague caused people to question the authority of the Church because of all the death.

• The Crusades demoralized people and they wanted more freedom from the Church.

• An increase of trade from East to West caused people to realize that there were other religions.

• Feudal lords had their armies attack the Church because they disagree with their teachings.

Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• The Church gained influence as people became more interested in secular affairs.

• The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.

• The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.

• Church leaders were only involved in spiritual activities.

Many achievements of Islamic civilization reached European society by way of the

• merchant guilds and the Industrial Revolution

• Middle Passage and the Columbian Exchange

• Crusades and eastern Mediterranean trading networks

• conquests of the Germanic tribes and trade along the Silk Road

Sunni Muslims believe that leadership should lie with whom?

• Children who survive the sacrificial ritual

• The descendants of Abraham.

• The descendants of Muhammad.

• Those that are qualified for the job.

Which of the following most accurately describes the main goal of the Crusades?

• To reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims

• To conquer lands in Asia held by the Mongols

• To persuade Middle Eastern merchants to trade with Europe

• To establish an overland trade route to Asia

Which of the following most accurately explains how the Black Death affected the church?

• The Black Death allowed the church to begin educating the poor.

• The Black Death caused the church to lose power.

• The Black Death allowed the church to increase its power

• The Black Death illustrated the important position of the church in daily life.