Middle Ages Notes Review

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

• The Classical Period

• The Medieval Period

• The Modern Era

• The Enlightenment

What years did the Middle Ages cover?

• 300-1200

• 400-1400

• 500-1500

• 600-1600

Who led the Goths in conquering the western Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Odoacer

• Charlemagne

What event marked the end of the Dark Ages?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Battle of Hastings

• The coronation of Charlemagne

• The fall of Constantinople

Why are the early Middle Ages also known as the Dark Ages?

• Because of the frequent solar eclipses

• Because of the decline in written records

• Because civilization and learning declined

• Because it was a period of numerous wars

What happened to strong governments during the Middle Ages in Europe?

• They became more powerful

• They disappeared

• They were replaced by monarchies

• They formed large empires

What was one of the consequences of trade diminishing during the Middle Ages in Europe?

• People started using more money

• Trade routes expanded

• People no longer used money, making it harder to trade

• Trade became safer

Why was travel dangerous during the Middle Ages in Europe?

• There were too many roads

• Roads and travel were well-protected

• No roads and travel was dangerous

• Roads were overcrowded

What happened to cities and towns during the Middle Ages in Europe?

• They became larger and more populous

• They disappeared

• They were unaffected

• They turned into trade hubs

Where did people move to during the Middle Ages in Europe and what did they start to do?

• To the cities to trade

• To the countryside to start farming

• To the mountains to mine for resources

• To the coast to fish