Midterm Practice Test 1

What was a major economic cause for the collapse of the Roman Empire?

• Increased trade with China

• Heavy taxation and inflation

• Growth of new industries

• Discovery of new trade routes

Which group of people was NOT mentioned as invaders of Rome?

• Visigoths

• Saxons

• Vandals

• Huns

In the feudal system, who provided military service to the king?

• Peasants

• Merchants

• Lords

• Serfs

What was a key function of medieval manors?

• International trade centers

• Military training grounds

• Entertainment venues

• Self-sufficient economic units

How did the Roman Catholic Church influence education in Medieval Europe?

• Built public schools for all children

• Trained only military leaders

• Operated monastery and cathedral schools

• Focused solely on agricultural education

What was a primary reason people undertook pilgrimages?

• To engage in military conquest

• To establish trade routes

• To seek spiritual growth

• To escape paying taxes

What role did the Byzantine Empire play in starting the First Crusade?

• They fought against the Europeans

• Emperor Alexius I requested help from Western knights

• They remained neutral in the conflict

• They provided funding only

Which was a major effect of the Crusades?

• Decline in trade

• Strengthening of the feudal system

• Cultural exchange between East and West

• Decrease in religious tensions

What was one of King Henry II's most significant legal reforms?

• Eliminating all courts

• Giving more power to the Church

• Creating different laws for each region

• Establishing common law

What was a major consequence of the Black Death in Medieval Europe?

• Decreased wages for workers

• Increased labor supply

• Higher peasant demands for rights

• Strengthening of feudal bonds