1.6 Medieval Europe: Religion and Politics Quiz

Who was responsible for making Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire?

• Emperor Tiberius

• Emperor Constantine

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Augustus

What name was given to the branch of Christianity that developed in the Byzantine Empire?

• Roman Orthodox Christianity

• Eastern Orthodox Christianity

• Byzantine Catholic Christianity

• Western Orthodox Christianity

Which empire conquered Constantinople, leading to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• The Persian Empire

• The Mongol Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

What was the primary architectural influence on the Rus after adopting Eastern Orthodox Christianity?

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Byzantine

• Baroque

What was the main purpose of the Crusades according to the Roman Catholic Church?

• To spread Christianity

• To expand trading networks

• To reclaim land from Muslim control

• To gain wealth

Which group was often marginalized and persecuted in medieval European society?

• Buddhists

• Jews

• Christians

• Muslims

What was the primary characteristic of European political organization around 1200?

• Centralized empires

• Decentralized states

• Unified under a single ruler

• Isolated city-states

What significant change occurred in European monarchies around 1200?

• Reduction of bureaucratic systems

• Centralization of power

• Increase in feudal allegiances

• Decrease in military power

What was the official religion in most of Europe during the Middle Ages? 

• Islam
• Christianity
• Judaism
• Buddhism

Why was the Catholic Church so powerful in the Middle Ages?

• It was the main religion in Europe.
• The Church owned a lot of land which gave it wealth.
• The Sabbath day gave serfs a break from their hard work so everyone followed the religion.
• all three are correct