Topic 2 Test Review-Life in Medieval Christendom

Look at the time line.

Which of the following best describes the theme of the timeline?

• the fall of the Roman Empire

• the reinforcement in Europe

• the Age of Charlemagne

• the spread of the Catholic faith

Which Christian figure established the set of rules that governed life in many monasteries and convents throughout medieval Europe?

• Benedict

• Gregory

• Francis o Assisi

• Patrick

The Frankish Empire Charlemagne created in Western Europe included...

• The Byzantine Empire

• Spain and France

• England and Ireland

• France, Germany, and Italy

In theory, feudalism was based in cooperation and support. Which phrase best describes feudalism in practice?

• strictly enforced code of chivalry

• unlimited rule by a few powerful monarchs.

• frequent warfare among landowners

• economic ties between manors and towns

What was an important advantage of three-field system of crop rotation?

• It divided large land holding among vassals.

• It increased the amount of land that could be planted every year.

• It allowed all of the farmer's land to be planted at once.

• It produced fewer crops for farmers to harvest.

How were craft guilds fianced?

• They required members to pay fees.

• They accepted donations from other guilds.

• They were supported by the profits from trade fairs.

• They were funded by lords and large manors.

Look at the cause and effect diagram. It illustrates an important process in early European history.

What was one cause of the four effects shown in the diagram?

• Spread of religion.

• Invasions of Europe

• Improvements in farming

• Developments of feudalism

Which statements describes results of the horse-powered plow? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Surplus food allowed people to pursue other jobs.

• Serf became bound to the land.

• Farmers brought more land into cultivation.

• The manor system developed.

How did feudalism bring order to Europe? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• It increased the power of powerful monarchs.

• It created a strict system of social ranks.

• It provided defense against foreign invaders.

• It brought all people under a single religion.

Look at the social pyramid of people under the feudal system.

Which if the following groups belong in the bottom of the pyramid. Choose TWO correct answers.

• Knights

• Peasants

• Serfs

• Monks