History Finals

What were the causes of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Political instability

• Economic problems

• Social problems

• Weakening frontiers

• Religious problems

How did the Roman Empire influence the world we live in today?

• Art (mosaics, frescoes, and sculpture)

• Architecture (domes, arches, and columns)

• Engineering (roads and aqueducts)

• Law (legal codes, concepts of justice, and citezinship)

• All of the above (art, engineering, architecture, and law)

What events led to the Great Schism?

• The clashing between emperors/patriarchs and the pope due to disagreements.

• People protesting against the corrupt practices and system of the church.

• Peasants going against the emperor and following the church instead.

• The gradual decline of the church caused the Great Schism.

What is the order of most powerful to least in the feudalism system?

• King

  Knights

  Peasants

• Knights

  Peasants

  King

• Peasants

  King

  Knights

• Knights

  King

  Peasants

Who gave out fiefs?

• Knights

• Monarchs

• Vassals

• Peasants

Who was Charlemagne?

• The dignified leader of the Franks

• The wise leader of the Huns

• A brave soldier in the Roman army

• A famous scholar from England

What were Charlemagne’s greatest achievements?

• He led the Franks into Christianity

• He led the Franks in war

• He greatly expanded boundaries

• He unified almost all Christian lands in Europe

What happened between Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV?

• Pope Gregory excommunicated King Henry IV because King Henry IV declared that Gregory was no longer the pope.

• Pope Gregory and King Henry IV created peace after supporting each other in war.

• Pope Gregory hated King Henry IV because Henry broke a promise resulting in a shack in the empire.

• King Henry IV excommunicated Pope Gregory, which the pope handled with surrender.

What was the Magna Carta and who signed it?

• The Magna Carta was a document that forced the king to consult the mobility before raising taxes. It was signed by King John of England in 1215.

• The Magna Carta was a document that made it illegal for people to buy indulgences, buy church powers, or commit any other corrupt practices involving the church. It was signed by Martin Luther in 1489.

• The Magna Carta was a document about rules on sea and trading. It was not a popular document and went unnoticed by many people. It was signed by King John in 1507.

• The Magna Carta was a document about how lawyers should not be bribed for any reason. It also included rules about the behavior and practices in court. It was signed by King John in 1206.

Why is the Magna Carta so important?

• The Magna Carta helped shift power from the king to the common power.

• The Magna Carta shifted power from the common power to the king.

• The Magna Carta shifted power from the king to the church.

• The Magna Carta shifted power from the church to the king.