G.R.A.P.E.S. of Medieval Europe

How has the North Atlantic Drift influenced Western Europe? (GEOGRAPHY)

• The North Atlantic Drift brings in warmer air, creating a milder climate in Western Europe

• The North Atlantic Drift brings in cooler air, creating a colder winter in Western Europe

• The North Atlantic Drift brings in a variety of fish from other regions, enhancing the economy of the region

• The North Atlantic Drift allowed sailors to explore farther out to sea

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact Western Europe? Choose TWO.

• It united much of Western Europe as he became emperor over a large territory

• He caused the Western Roman Empire to collapse

• He divided much of Western Europe

• He increased the influence of the Catholic Church

Which of the following choices explains WHY Charlemagne is significant to European history? What impact did he have?

• He revived the Latin language in Europe

• He used feudalism to establish, protect, and maintain his empire

• He stopped the spread of feudalism in Europe; allowing for more freedoms for citizens

• He maintained a peaceful relationship with the Vandals; establishing more foreign trade in Europe

Look at the image to determine what event is being depicted. How did this action by the Pope change European history?

• The Pope crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the new Holy Roman Empire, leading to the spread of Christianity

• The Pope surrendered to Charlemagne, taking political power away from the Catholic Church

• Charlemagne surrendered to the Pope, giving his kingdom to the Catholic Church

• Charlemagne was crowned as the new Pope of the Catholic Church

Which statement completes the chart? (choose an answer that includes what we've learned in class)

• Army leaders changed military protocol to better prepare for invaders

• People moved farther inland to avoid the invaders' reach

• Lords banded together to create an army of nobles that answered only to themselves

• The creation of feudalism designated people to protect the kingdom and its people

Based on this diagram and your knowledge, which of the following statements demonstrate ECONOMIC characteristics of a manor

• The Church was a prominant feature of life on the Manor

• The serfs lived were in the lowest social class and could not leave the manor

• The manor was self-sufficient and practiced bartering / trading goods and supplies

• Manors could be protected by a wall or by water that surrounded it

How did the physical GEOGRAPHY of Europe affect where manors existed?

• Its geographical features allowed Manors to be created in any location in Europe

• Manors were built in locations away from sources of water for fear of flooding

• Manors were established on the sites of Roman farms from the past

• Manors had to be built in locations with favorable conditions for farming land

Read the text in the image provided. What significant event was the result of this interaction?

• The Anglo-Saxons invaded France to battle the Normans

• The Normans invaded England to battle the Anglo-Saxons

• Edward and Harold detested the coronation of William, Duke of Normandy

• William and Edward celebrated the coronation of Harold, King of England

Click the picture to read the text. This quote is in reference to the creation of the Magna Carta. King John's actions led to the institution of which of the following terms?

• Search and Seizure

• Trial by Jury

• Term Limits

• Rule of Law

Look at the chart describing the Investiture Controversy between the pope and the king of England. Which event BEST completes this timeline of events?

• Pope Gregory VII excommunicated Henry IV, officially banning him from the Church

• Henry IV became the first European monarch to take control of the Catholic Church

• Pope Gregory VII led a reform movement to make changes in the Catholic Church

• Henry IV was chosen to replace the pope as leader of the Catholic Church.