Medieval Europe and Islam Quiz

Which of the following was a result of the fall of Rome?

• the development of Feudalism

• Roman law was used in the Byzantine Empire

• decentralized government in Europe

• trade increased

• kings became more powerful

Feudalism was based on a relationship in which the (a)   ​ had power and owned the land, while the ​ (b)   gave service and loyalty.

• lord
• vassal
• king
• middle class
• merchant

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Islam

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(b) Roman Catholicism

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(c) Eastern Orthodox

• Led by Patriarch

• Celebration of Easter according to the Julian calendar

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• Muhammad was prophet

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• Use of icons in worship

• Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

• 5 Pillars

• Led by the Pope

What was the economic unit of Feudalism?

• manor

• church

• castle

• palace

How did the Church maintain cultural unity in Europe?

• establishing a system of education, such as universities

• calendar, holidays, festivals, etc.

• gave people common authority and tradition

• making the Pope the king in many countries

What was considered an achievement of Justinian?

• Building Hagia Sophia

• Synthesizing (bringing together) Roman laws into a single Code

• Creating economic equality among his subjects

• Defeating the Muslim caliphate

Which was one of the 5 Pillars of Islam

• Prayer 5 times daily

• Fasting

• Pilgrimage to Jerusalem

• Charity, alms, helping the poor

• Forgiveness

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Medieval Culture in Europe

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(b) Muslim Culture in Middle East and Europe

• Astronomy
• Calligraphy
• Chemsitry

• Knights and Chivalry

• Arabic langugage and numerals

• Algebra

• Latin language

• Optics

• Cathedrals

After Muhammad died, Muslims debated who should lead Islam. Some followed Muhammad's direct relatives. They were called (a)   . Others believe the leader should be someone who followed Muhammad's example. They were called ​ (b)   .

• Shia
• Sunni

The Abbasid Caliphate encouraged the spread of learning by building

• Gothic Cathedrals

• the House of Wisdom

• mosques

• Hagia Sophia