WHI.10 + 14 - Medieval Europe

What was the Roman Catholic Church's role during the Middle Ages?

• A commercial organization

• A major political and social influence

• A military faction

• A minor religious group

What is feudalism?

• A type of modern government

• An economic policy

• A system of land exchange for loyalty and service

• A religious movement

Who were vassals in the feudal system?

• Peasants who worked the land

• Merchants who traded goods

• People granted land in exchange for service

• Lords who owned large estates

What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?

• To limit the king's power and protect rights

• To declare war on France

• To expand the king's power

• To establish a new religion

Who was Charlemagne?

• A Roman senator

• A powerful Frankish king and emperor

• A religious monk

• A peasant leader

What is the significance of the Hundred Years’ War?

• It was a peaceful negotiation

• It was a brief conflict over trade

• It was a religious crusade

• It was a long conflict over territory and claims to the throne

What role did the Pope play during the Middle Ages?

• A military general

• Leader of the Roman Catholic Church with significant influence

• A school teacher

• A minor local priest

What were monasteries known for in the Middle Ages?

• Religious communities focused on learning and charity

• Places for trade and commerce

• Centers of military training

• Political debate halls

Who were the Ottoman Turks?

• A group of scholars

• A religious sect

• Artists and musicians

• Founders of a powerful empire

What was the main purpose of the Crusades?

• To reclaim the Holy Land

• To unify the Roman Empire

• To establish trade routes

• To spread the bubonic plague