Unit 4 Quiz Prep

What major event led to the establishment of feudalism in Western Europe?

• The start of the Renaissance

• The fall of Constantinople

• The collapse of the Roman Empire

• The revival of urban centers

Which system involved landowners granting land in return for military service?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

During the Middle Ages, what was the main role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe?

• To stay out of social issues

• To provide unity and stability

• To support secular governments

• To create divisions among people

What factor contributed to the growth of towns and cities in Medieval Europe?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The expansion of trade

• The decline of the Roman Empire

• The spread of the Black Death

What is Charlemagne best known for achieving?

• Creating an empire larger than any since Rome

• Severing ties with the Catholic Church

• Stopping the Muslim Empire's expansion

• Traveling to Rome to quell a mob

How can the manor system be best described?

• Knights protecting serfs in exchange for labor

• Kings rewarding knights for bravery

• Church officials granting holy acceptance to kings

• Knights marrying nobles' daughters

What was a direct outcome of the Crusades?

• Increased trade between Europe and the Middle East

• Islamic kingdoms expanding into Europe

• Jerusalem being divided between Muslims and Christians

• The rise of Alexander the Great

Which of the following was not a consequence of the Bubonic Plague in Europe?

• One-third of Europe’s population perished

• Wages increased and the middle class grew

• The church gained more power than before

• The feudal system declined

What was a significant cultural impact of the Crusades on Europe?

• The spread of the Black Death

• The introduction of new ideas and goods from the Middle East

• The decline of the Roman Empire

• The fall of Constantinople

How would you best describe the Crusades?

• Religious wars between Christians and Muslims

• Pilgrimages by European Christians to Jerusalem

• Muslim armies' attempts to reclaim Mecca and Medina

• Trade routes connecting Asia and Europe