Medieval Europe Quiz

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

• Dark Ages

• Civil War

• Byzantine Empire

Why did Europe enter the Dark Ages?

• There was a major disease in Europe.

• The Muslims attacked Christians.

• The Roman Empire fell.

Which physical feature of Europe encouraged trade and helped the economy grow?

• Mountain ranges

• Wide rivers

• Deserts

Who became the first "Holy Roman Emperor?"

a

b

James

Christopher

King Charles IV

Pope Leo

What did the Rhine, Danube, Seine, and Po RIVERS provide for Europe?

• Irrigation for farmland

• Source of drinking water

• Protection from invaders

What was the major religion in Western Europe during the early medieval times?

• Islam

• Catholic Christianity

• Judaism

How did monks and nuns contribute to Medieval society?

• Took in orphans

• Opened hospitals and schools

• Attacked the Vikings

How did MOUNTAINS affect Europe?

• cut off

• isolated

• separated countries

• ALL OF THE ANSWERS

What word best describes the climate of Europe?

• diablo!

• mild

• fire

What affected Charlemagne's ability to restore the Roman Empire?

• Jews

• Muslims

• Vikings