Chapter 10: Christendom

What was lost with the fall of Rome?

• Central political authority

• Cities and infrastructure

• Literacy and trade

• All of the above

What aspects of Rome survived after its fall?

• Germanic adoption of Roman law and military organization

• Fragmented revival of the Roman Empire

• Rich Catholic Church

• All of the above

Who acted 'imperial' and revived the Roman Empire on Christmas Day 800?

• Charlemagne

• Otto I of Saxony

• Odoacer

• Justinian

What was the major element of stability in the new Germanic kingdoms?

• Landowning warrior elite

• Social hierarchies

• Serfdom

• Catholic Church

What hindered development in Western Europe between 700-1000 C.E.?

• Invasions

• Improved weather

• Growth of long-distance trade

• Rise of territorial states

What opportunity arose for women in the High Middle Ages?

• New ideas about masculinity

• Expansion of trade

• Growth of territorial states

• Development of universities

What was the purpose of the Crusades?

• To regain Jerusalem

• To conquer Europe

• To spread Christianity

• To establish trade routes

Which of the following regions were conquered during the Crusades?

• Spain, Sicily, Baltic Region

• Byzantine Empire, Russia

• Scandinavian colonies

• Muslim lands

What impact did the Crusades have on Europe?

• Conquest of Spain, Sicily, Baltic Region

• Weakening of Byzantium

• Strengthening of the pope's position

• All of the above

Which civilization did Europe catch up to and surpass by 1500?

• China

• Islamic world

• Byzantine Empire

• None of the above