European History Quiz

What period is referred to as the time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the modern era in Europe?

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Enlightenment

What is a Monarchy?

• A government where the people vote for their ruler

• A government led by a council of representatives

• A government whose ruler, a king or queen, inherits the position from a parent

• A government where the ruler is elected for a lifetime term

What is feudalism?

• A political system where the ruler is elected by the people

• A political and military system where the nobility controlled lands for the king in exchange for protection

• A religious system that governed medieval society

• An economic system based on free-market principles

What was the Ottoman Empire?

• A European empire that lasted from the 15th to the 20th century

• An empire that originated in what is now France and spread throughout Europe

• An empire that began in what is now Turkey and eventually covered parts of the Middle East, southeastern Europe, and North Africa

• A North African empire that controlled trade routes across the Sahara

What were the Crusades?

• A series of explorations to discover new lands and trade routes

• Military missions to take back the Holy Land of Jerusalem from Muslim control

• Political movements to unite the Christian churches of Europe

• Economic sanctions imposed by European nations against rivals

What is a University?

• A place where primary education is given to children

• A training center for athletes and sports professionals

• A school that offers courses leading to a degree and where research is done

• A public institution for learning trades and crafts

Who is considered a Vassal?

• A high-ranking noble with authority over a large territory

• A person under the protection of a lord to whom he has vowed loyalty

• A religious leader in the medieval church hierarchy

• A merchant responsible for trade in a medieval town

What does Chivalry refer to?

• The code of conduct for modern-day diplomats

• The system, spirit, or customs of medieval knighthood

• The legal system used in European courts during the Renaissance

• The architectural style of medieval castles and fortresses

What is Christianity based on?

• The teachings of the Prophet Muhammad

• The philosophies of ancient Greek thinkers

• The Bible as sacred scripture

• The laws of the Roman Empire

What is Islam?

• A religion based on the teachings of Buddha

• A philosophy that emphasizes balance and harmony in life

• A religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

• A religion based on the teachings of Muhammad