Medival Europe, Byzantine Empire, Tang and Song Dynasty

In western Europe, feudalism developed after the

• A) Roman Empire collapsed
• B) Renaissance began
• C) city of Constantinople fell
• D) Mongols invaded

The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the

• A) rivalry between the colonial empires
• B) suppression of internationalism
• C) decline of the Roman Catholic Church
• D) collapse of a strong central government

The European system of manorialism is most closely associated with

• A) promoting social mobility
• B) reviving and preserving learning
• C) serving the spiritual needs of society
• D) maintaining economic self-sufficiency

Which statement best characterizes Europe during the early Middle Ages?

• A) A centralized government provided law and order
• B) Manorialism developed to meet the people's economic needs.
• C) People adopted humanism and questioned the authority of Church.
• D) A standardized currency promoted international trade.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

• A) Results of the Spanish Reconquista
• B) Characteristics of Feudal Europe
• C) Essential Traits of the Italian City-States
• D) Outcomes of the Glorious Revolution

Which concept is best illustrated by this diagram?

• A) dynastic cycle
• B) guild system
• C) social hierarchy
• D) cultural diffusion

Feudalism and manorialism played an important role in western European society during the

• A) medieval period
• B) Pax Romana
• C) Enlightenment
• D) Age of Exploration

This illustration suggests that the European feudal system was

• A) designed to promote political and economic equality
• B) controlled by a powerful middle class
• C) intended to provide opportunities for social mobility
• D) supported by the labor of the peasants

The illustration represents a society based on

• A) social class
• B) educational achievement
• C) accumulated wealth
• D) political ability

During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the

• A) amount of money earned
• B) level of education achieved
• C) number of slaves owned
• D) amount of land possessed