The Early Middle Ages Unit Test

Which of the following was a defining feature of Medieval Cathedrals?

• Stained Glass

• Flying Butresses

• Arches

• Columns

All peasants were serfs who were legally tied to a manor.

• True

• False

Attempted to invade the rich cities of Italy before being defeated by the armies of Pope Alexander III

Which nomadic group was seen as less foriegn since they had served as mercenaries in Roman legions?

• The Franks

• The Magyars

• The Anglo-Saxons

• The Vikings

Which of the following was not an action taken by the Church after the fall of Rome?

• Provided defense training for peasants

• Provided education

• Assisted the poor

• Kept money flowing

The excommunication of emperor Henry IV represents the idea that-

• Emperors were corrupt

• The Pope had power over the Emperor

• The Emperor had power over the Pope

• Popes were corrupted

Would have rather been a monk than emperor, left his Kingdom to his three sons to distribute amoung them

Which nomadic group eventually settled in modern day Hungary, and wer called "Hungarians" due to a false assumption that they were related to the Huns?

• The Magyars

• The Kievan Rus

• The Vikings

• The Anglo-Saxons

Which of the following was not used in offensive attacks ein Medieval Warfare?

• Seige Towers

• Archers' Towers

• Catapults

• Battering Rams

Viking leader who is credited with the discovery of North America before Christopher Columbus