WHI: Europe during the Middle Ages

Which of the following groups invaded Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Angles-Saxons, Vikings, and Magyars

• Hebrews, Germans, and Vandals

• Persians, Egyptians, and Mongols

The Early Middle Ages were during the years......

• 200-500

• 500-1000

• 1000-1500

Which of the following was NOT a factor in shaping this time period?

• the Eastern Orthodox Church

• the Roman Catholic Church

• customs of barbarian tribes

The eastern half of the former Roman Empire thrived as the Byzantine Empire while the western half was controlled by different groups of........

• Turks

• Muslims

• barbarians

Who was the significant king named Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III?

• Charlemagne

• William the Conqueror

• Hugh Capet

Charlemagne was known for many things, including.........

• the importance he placed on education

• his attack on the Pope

• ruling over a very small kingdom

From about 800 to 1000 C.E., Europe was raided by groups from Scandinavia called the........

• Huns

• Vikings

• Vandals

Medieval monks translated texts to Latin, helping preserve what two ancient cultures?

• Greek and Persian

• Roman and Byzantine

• Greek and Roman

Which of the following was a characteristic Medieval Church clergy?

• they translated texts into Arabic

• they were the few people who were literate

• they worked in urban centers

Which of the following describes a manor?

• land owned by peasants

• lands around Rome controlled by the Pope

• small, self-sufficient community in the feudal system