Middle Ages Review 9H

What time period does 'The Middle Ages' refer to in the context of Western history?

• 500s - 1500s

• Fall of Western Rome - 1400s

• 300s - 1200s

• 600s - 1600s

What was a cause of the loss of a central government in Europe during the Early Middle Ages?

• Development of democratic states

• Increased stability and peace

• Rise of barbarian rulers

• Expansion of the Roman Empire

What roles did the Christian Church play in Europe during its expansion?

• Only spiritual

• Only economic

• Political, economic, and cultural

• None of the above

Who was the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

• Kings and Queens

• The Pope

• Bishops and Deacons

• Monks and Nuns

What was the consequence of holding beliefs that contradict the official religion during the expansion of the Church?

• Promotion within the Church

• Excommunication

• Financial rewards

• Public recognition

What was the primary reason for the gradual spread of Christianity into the countryside during the early centuries?

• The decline of pagan beliefs

• The establishment of monasteries

• The influence of major trade routes

• Political decrees from rulers

What favors were granted to the Roman Catholic Church by Kings in return for their endorsement?

• Military support and weapons

• Land, exemption from taxes, and immunity in courts

• Construction of new churches

• Financial loans and economic advice

Why did Kings rely on the Roman Catholic Church during their rule?

• To provide military training

• To supply educated officials

• To gain popularity among the common people

• To establish trade agreements with other nations

What was expected of kings in return for the support from the Roman Catholic Church?

• They were to enforce laws that supported religious freedom

• They were to enforce laws that prohibited other religions

• They were to collect taxes for the Church

• They were to recruit soldiers for the Church

What did monks do as part of their commitment to monastic life?

• They pursued higher education

• They gave up worldly possessions and devoted themselves to a religious life

• They traveled to new lands to spread their beliefs

• They engaged in trade and commerce