Unit 3: Part 1 - Medieval Europe

The unifying of the Frankish kingdom by Clovis likely contributed to

• the use of Latin in Roman Catholic services

• the decline of scholarship and formal education

• the abdication of the last western Roman emperor

• the increasing role of Roman Catholicism in Europe

The medieval Church was a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome because it offered

• indulgences for sinners

• stability and security

• redistribution of wealth

• multiple sets of beliefs

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

• amount of money earned

• amount of land possessed

• level of education achieved

• number of slaves owned

Which factor contributed to favorable interactions among Muslim, Jewish, and Christian societies in Europe during the Crusades?

• A common written language

• A decline in farming production

• A mutual desire for profitable trade

• A religious expectation to recruit converts

How did the Western Great Schism contribute to the end of medieval Europe?

• It greatly reduced the population because of the wars

• It allowed other religions to replace a weakened Christianity

• It placed all religious Papal powers in Constantinople

• It greatly reduced the power of the Catholic church

What were two indirect results of the Crusades?

• Trade and commerce increased, and the feudal system was weakened

• Trade and commerce declined, and the feudal system was weakened

• Trade and commerce declined, and the feudal system was strengthened

• Trade and commerce increased, and the feudal system was strengthened

Which legal precedent was established in England when King John signed the Magna Carta?

• Judges may not impose cruel punishments

• No leader may be above the law of the land

• Individuals accused of a crime have a right to bail

• The chief executive has the right to veto legislation

Which of the following is one event that made 1215 a significant historical year?

• England developed a law code based on Roman laws

• William of Normandy conquered the Anglo-Saxon in Britain

• Europe began to break into nation-states under monarchies

• King John was forced to acknowledge the rights of his subjects

One way monasteries contributed to the spread of Christianity in Europe was by -

• allowing knights to practice their skills

• copying ancient manuscripts by hand

• cataloging different varieties of plants

• teaching farming techniques to villagers

The architecture style of the building pictured above reflects the influence of the Catholic Church by-

• keeping the inner space dark in solemn reverence

• creating an impression of reaching towards heaven

• using the vast ceilings for mosaics of Biblical stories

• reviving the Greek golden ratio of balanced proportions