Exploring the Middle Ages

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

• The Renaissance Period

• The Medieval Period

• The Classical Period

• The Enlightenment Period

Which event marks the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The discovery of America

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Which of the following periods is NOT part of the Middle Ages?

• Early Middle Ages

• High Middle Ages

• Late Middle Ages

• Industrial Middle Ages

What was a significant political change during the Early Middle Ages?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The emergence of barbarian kingdoms

• The unification of Italy

• The establishment of the United Nations

Which system was characterized by the exchange of land for military service during the Middle Ages?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Communism

What is the time frame for the High (BEFORE the late) Middle Ages?

• 500–1000 CE

• 1000–1300 CE

• 1300–1500 CE

• 1500–1800 CE

Which of the following was NOT a barbarian kingdom that emerged after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• The Franks

• The Visigoths

• The Ostrogoths

• The Byzantines

What is the significance of the Middle Ages in European history?

• It was a period of complete peace and prosperity.

• It served as a bridge between the ancient classical world and the modern era.

• It was a time when Europe was isolated from the rest of the world.

• It marked the end of all religious practices.

Which of the following best describes manorialism?

• A system where cities were the center of trade

• A system where land was the main source of wealth and power

• A system where money was the primary medium of exchange

• A system where democracy was practiced

What major transition did Europe undergo during the Middle Ages?

• Transition from monarchy to democracy

• Transition from a rural to an urban society

• Transition from a politically fragmented to a unified continent

• Transition in political, social, economic, and religious aspects