Topic 2 Test 24/25

Which of the following best describes the theme of the timeline?

• the fall of the Roman Empire
• the Reformation in Europe
• the Age of Charlemagne
• the spread of the Catholic faith

Which Christian figure established the set of rules that governed life in many monasteries and convents throughout medieval Europe?

• Benedict
• Gregory
• Francis of Assisi
• Patrick

The Frankish empire Charlemagne created in Western Europe included

• the Byzantine empire.
• Spain and France.
• England and Ireland.
• France, Germany, and Italy.

In theory, feudalism was based on cooperation and support. Which phrase best describes feudalism in practice?

• strictly enforced code of chivalry
• unlimited rule by a few powerful monarchs
• frequent warfare among landowners
• economic ties between manors and towns

What was an important advantage of the three-field system of crop rotation?

• It divided large land holdings among vassals.
• It increased the amount of land that could be planted every year.
• It allowed all of a farmer’s land to be planted at once.
• It produced fewer crops for farmers to harvest.

How were craft guilds financed?

• They required members to pay fees.
• They accepted donations from other guilds.
• They were supported by the profits from trade fairs.
• They were funded by lords of large manors.

What was one cause of the four effects shown in the diagram?

• Spread of religion
• Invasions of Europe
• Improvements in farming
• Development of feudalism

Which statements describe results of the horse-powered plow? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Surplus food allowed people to pursue other jobs.
• Serfs became bound to the land.
• Farmers brought more land into cultivation.
• The manor system developed.

How did feudalism bring order to Europe? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• It increased the power of powerful monarchs.
• It created a strict system of social ranks.
• It provided defense against foreign invaders.
• It brought all people under a single religion.

Which of the following groups belong in the bottom of the pyramid? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Knights
• Peasants
• Serfs
• Monks