Early Middle Ages

Following the decline of the Roman Empire, what served as a unifying force in Western Europe?

• the Islamic Caliphate

• the Greek city-states

• the Byzantine Empire

• the Christian Church

Charlemagne's territory during the 800's covered territory that included which modern day countries?

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and France

• Russia and Sweden

• England and Ireland

The Magyars migrated to and settled in which area of central Europe?

• Italy

• Britain

• Scandinavia

• Hungary

The Vikings came from which area of Europe?

• England

• Scandinavia

• Germany

• Hungary

What best explains why Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in 800 CE?

• to avoid conflict with Charlemagne’s armies

• to recognize Charlemagne’s authority as emperor

• to complete Charlemagne’s conversion to Christianity

• to show approval for Charlemagne’s unification of all Germanic tribes

Which group arrived in the Americas earlier than the others?

• Vikings

• Spanish

• French

• English

Which Viking innovation allowed the warriors to attack European lands?

• cannons

• longships

• submarines

• tanks

Which was a direct effect of the feudal system in medieval Europe?

• development of early trade routes

• creation of a capitalist economy

• establishment of a rigid class structure

• requirement of church donations

What outcome resulted from the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe?

• Feudalism replaced a centralized empire.

• Church institutions declined in influence.

• Dependence on foreign trade increased.

• Local leaders established representative governments.

Which factor most contributed to the development of feudalism in western Europe?

• invasions by Vikings and Magyars

• struggles between kings and popes

• efforts to revive literature and the arts

• divisions between Orthodox and Catholic Christianity