Middles Ages Test Review

Why was the Magna Carta an important English document?

• It benefited the king

• Declared the Pope ruler of all

• Gave the king unlimited power

• Limited the power of the king

Cathedrals built during the Middle Ages contained many features, like the arch and spires, to point the view of

those in attendance toward:

• How expensive it was to build

• How nice it looks

• Heaven and God

• The power of the Pope

After the fall of Rome, what happened to the map of Western Europe?

• Divided into many Germanic kingdoms

• Became part of the Byzantine Empire

• Became the Greco-Roman Empire

• Became one Christian kingdom

For hundreds of years, life in ​ (a)   Europe became desperate and frightening . People forgot how to be ​ (b)   . They forgot how to live in ​ (c)   . They forgot how to ​ (d)   . This time is known as the ​ (e)   .

• Western
• Eastern
• barbaric
• cities
• farms
• read
• fight
• civilized
• Dark Ages
• Golden Ages

Who is Charlemagne?

• Frankish king that expanded an empire throughout Western Europe

• Italian king that conquered the Roman Empire

• Viking that led the most raids against monasteries in France

• Roman general that defended Rome against the Germanic tribes

Which of the following is an impact of Charlemagne's rule?

• He destroyed the Frankish kingdom and conquered Italy

• He improved culture by creating many theaters

• He promoted a rebirth of learning by creating local schools

• He improved Europe's military

What religion became the dominant religion in Western Europe?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Norse Mythology

Where did the Vikings mainly raid?

• Monasteries

• Manors

• Cities

• Harbors

Why did the Vikings begin exploring and raiding Europe?

• Their land made farming difficult

• They had a massive army

• They wanted to invade Charlemagne's empire

• They wanted to instill fear in Europeans

Which best describes the Vikings?

• valued learning

• valued strength and war

• valued safety of all people in Europe

• valued Christianity and spreading the religion