Medieval History Quiz

Who was the leader of the Mongols that demanded absolute loyalty?

• Charles Martel

• Genghis Khan

• King Clovis

• Justinian

The Middle Ages/ Medieval Times, was sometimes called The Dark Ages because:

• Romans were conquered.

• Universities were created.

• The level of learning, trade, and quality of life declined.

• Knights were used for protection.

Why did feudalism develop in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Trading routes needed to be re-organized and feudalism helped this occur.

• Feudalism was a new type of farming that was needed for the population to increase.

• Feudalism was a loosely organized system of rule that provided protection from Vikings and helped maintain law and order.

• Feudalism provided protection from forcible conversion.

The Christian Church in the Middle Ages:

• Hired soldiers to fight the Germanic invaders.

• Was a unifying force for society.

• Provided a new legal system.

• Was a relatively weak organization.

The Black Death was transmitted by the

• Bubonic plague.

• Pneumonic plague.

• Fleas on rats.

• Unknown; scientists still can’t explain its spread.

William the Conqueror was known for all of the following EXCEPT:

• He won the Battle of Hastings.

• He created the Domesday Book.

• He rejected the Magna Carta.

• He originally was from Normandy.

Which of the following correctly describes the actions of King John?

• gained lands in France

• strengthened the justice system

• he was forced to sign the Magna Carta

• asserted power over the Roman Catholic Church

All of the following are precedent-setting principles of the Magna Carta EXCEPT:

• Right to elect monarchs

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection from arbitrary imprisonment

• Limitation of the king’s power

Where is the Holy Roman Empire Located?

• Italy

• Rome

• Germany

• France

When discussing the main struggles between Popes and Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, which of the following was a main problem that arose?

• Power over the appointing of church officials

• Power over excommunication

• Power over the Estates General

• None of the Above