Pre-Assessment Middle Ages

T or F: The life of a peasant was always carefree and easy!

• True

• False

The Christians of the 13th Century believed they were justified to use forced to save souls.

• True

• False

Witches were subject to capital punishment in the Middle Ages.

• True

• False

The Black Death (Bubonic Plague) hit Europe in the 18th Century.

• True

• False

People from Southern China had the most power.

• True

• False

30% of Japan is made up of plains and valleys.

• True

• False

Japan was always a militarized society.

• True

• False

The Islamic world started to dwindle in the Middle Ages.

• True

• False

Trade grew in the Sahara Dessert because of Camels.

• True

• False

Petty arguments caused the downfall of empires.

• True

• False