Middle Ages, Catholic Church, Byzantine Empire Quick Check

The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by...

• The manor system and the importance of land ownership
• Absolute monarchies and strong central government
• Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
•  Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East

Byzantine Empire

• This was the name of the eastern empire

• This was the name of the western empire.

The time after the fall of the Roman Empire.

• Renaissance

• Middle/Dark Ages.

• Neolithic

What System was the main form of government during the Middle Ages?

• communist

• feudal

• democratic

Another name for the Lord's home or castle.

• castle

• house

• Manor

After years of conquest and invasions and starvation and defeat, what could the people living in the Roman Empire turn to in order to provide rules and laws and order in a time of chaos?

• religion

• education

• military

Who is the head of the Catholic Church?

• Monks

• Bishops

• Archbishops

• Pope

The act of banishing a member of the Church from the privileges of the Church and taking away salvation.

• hierarchy

• clergy

• persecuted

• excommunication

Why did feudalism develop?

• to protect themselves
• build an empire
• increase trade
• encourage Christianity

Which was the most powerful institution in Medieval Europe?

• Eastern Orthodox Church
• Kings
• Roman Catholic Church
• Barbarians