Unit 1, Chapter 1

Which event most likely led to the creation of the monasteries?

• the spread of Christianity by Charlemagne

• the fall of the Roman Empire

• Pope Leo III’s founding of the Holy Roman Empire

• the fall of the Roman Empire

What was one job of guilds?

• They freed serfs from their lords.

• They charged fees for fairs.

• They collected taxes for the manor.

• They made guidelines for their craft.

Why were fairs important in the Middle Ages?

• They made the king more powerful.

• hey helped revive local economies.

• They honored religious holidays.

• They reduced the need for trade.

What was a benefit of the illuminated manuscript popularized by Charlemagne?

• They spread the Christian faith.

• They helped public libraries grow.

• They were made for common people.

• They could be read more easily.

How did three-field rotation benefit medieval society?

• It increased food production.

• It helped serfs turn the soil.

• It made towns safer.

• It limited the power of lords.

Which group was responsible for preserving books?

• apprentices

• peasants

• monks

• lords

What was the lord of the manor required to provide to his serfs? Select the two correct answers

• food

• money

• clothing

• protection

• equipment

Why was the Church important during the early Middle Ages?

• It was the only major institution in Europe that survived the fall of the Roman Empire.

• Most people in Europe viewed the pope as a sort of king.

• It was the only major institution in Europe that had the ability to pay for roads and building projects.

• Most people in Europe practiced Christianity at this time.