Middle Ages Unit Test

Why do historians use the term “Middle Ages” to describe an era in European history?

• The Middle Ages take place between ancient history and modern history.
• The Middle Ages take place between Jesus of Nazareth’s birth and death.
• The Middle Ages takes place between the Roman Kingdom and the Roman Empire.
• The Middle Ages takes place between years ending in BCE and years ending in CE.

Which continent shares a large landmass with Europe but is separated from Europe by natural barriers, including the Ural Mountains and the Black Sea?

• Africa
• Asia
• Australia
• North America

Why did Europeans build many cities along rivers and coastlines?

• The bodies of water allowed the Europeans to create new machines and technology powered by liquid.
• The bodies of water were considered holy in several European religions and their religious ceremonies.
• The bodies of water provided the Europeans with dependable land for agriculture.
• The bodies of water served as a natural barrier for the Europeans and decreased the opportunity for conflict.

Which religion was adopted by most of Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Islam
• Judaism

Why did popes claim ultimate authority over the medieval Christian Church?

• The pope was the bishop of Aachen and had a close partnership with Charlemagne of the Franks.
• The pope was the bishop of Bethlehem, and the town was the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth.
• The pope was the bishop of Constantinople, and the city was founded by Constantine the Great.
• The pope was the bishop of Rome, and the position was originally held by Peter the Apostle.

Why is Saint Patrick considered an important figure in world history?

• He was a friar the pope sent to live in England and teach about Christianity.
• He was a missionary who converted many people in Ireland to Christianity.
• He was a monk who founded the Monks of Cluny in France and other religious orders.
• He was a professor in Italy who discovered the relationship between science and religion.

How did the Benedictine Rule influence the religious actions of monks and nuns?

• The Benedictine Rule called for monks and nuns to go on crusades to convert other people to Christianity.
• The Benedictine Rule instructed monks and nuns on how to build proper monasteries and convents.
• The Benedictine Rule was an oath recited by monks and nuns who became bishops in the church.
• The Benedictine Rule required monks and nuns to grow their spirituality through prayer and work.

Which civilization initially took control over much of Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Byzantines
• English
• Franks
• Vikings

Why is Charlemagne considered an important figure in world history?

• He was a conqueror who united many Europeans into one kingdom and was named the first emperor of Western Europe since the Roman Empire.
• He was a craftsman who created several guilds to protect the rights of craftspeople and increase the quality of their products throughout Western Europe.
• He was a knight who led a combined Western European military to victory against the Byzantine Empire and developed the code of chivalry.
• He was a missionary who traveled across Western Europe to teach people about Christianity and is recognized as a saint by the Christian Church today.

True or False: Charlemagne was a tolerant leader who encouraged the growth of several religions alongside Christianity, such as Islam and Judaism.

• True
• False