2nd Semester Exam - Ch 17 Early Middle Ages

What geographical feature made northern Europe vulnerable to invasions?

• Forests
• Peninsulas
• Mountain ranges
• Flat lands of the Northern European Plain

What physical features mark the boundary between Europe and Asia?

• The Ural Mountains
• The Alps
• The Mediterranean Sea
• The Northern European Plain

Which group spread Christian teachings and preserved ancient writings?

• Muslim armies
• Monks
• Magyars
• Vikings

Which group invaded Europe from Scandinavia and conducted raids across the continent?

• Vikings
• Magyars
• Muslim armies
• Franks

Who expanded the Frankish empire and was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III?

• Charlemagne
• Clovis
• Vikings
• Pope

What did knights receive in exchange for their military service in the feudal system?

• Money
• Clothing
• Fiefs
• Horses

What did lords have to provide for their vassals in the feudal system?

• Entertainment
• Education
• Protection
• Land

What did knights allow peasants to do on their estates in exchange for food or payment?

• Build castles
• Farm the land
• Travel freely
• Hunt for treasure

What was the code of honor followed by knights in Europe called?

• Pirate's Oath
• Bushido
• Ninja Code
• Chivalry

What were the major differences in religious practices between Europe and Japan during the feudal period?

• Christianity in Europe and Buddhism in Japan
• Atheism in Europe and Shamanism in Japan
• Islam in Europe and Hinduism in Japan
• Judaism in Europe and Taoism in Japan