Early Middle Ages Quiz

What were 2 similarities between Christianity & Islam?

• Both are popular religions today

• Both are polytheistic

• Both originated in Asia

• Both are monotheistic

What effect did the Middle Ages have on the economy?

• There were shortages of resources and supplies and people had to use subsistence farming to get food

• The economy flourished with trade and commerce

• There was an abundance of resources leading to surplus production

• People relied heavily on advanced agricultural techniques

What were the 3 main ramifications of the Battle of Tours?

• Christianity remained the religion of the Franks

• Muslims would rule in future France

• Franks started using infantry

• Franks started using cavalry

What did the hierarchy of Feudalism look like?

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• Nobles at the top, followed by kings, knights, and peasants

• Peasants at the top, followed by knights, nobles, and kings

• Knights at the top, followed by kings, nobles, and peasants

What effect did the Dark Ages have on education?

• Schools continued to thrive and expand education opportunities.

• Schools stopped working and people didn't receive a lot of education.

• Education became more accessible to the general public.

• Schools focused on vocational training instead of classical education.

In what ways were the Roman Empire & Dark ages similar?

• Christianity remained important

• People continued to see value in wealth

• People needed to get resources to thrive

• People valued technological advancements

What were the rights and/or roles of people under Feudalism?

• King - owned all of the land (many rights)

• Merchants - controlled trade (some rights)

• Serfs - worked the land (some rights)

• Lords - managed the towns (few rights)

Who was Jesus?

• A religious leader and the central figure of Christianity

• A famous Roman emperor

• A philosopher from ancient Greece

• A prophet in Islam

How were the Roman Empire & the Dark Ages different?

• Dark Ages: stable & orderly; Roman Empire: chaotic & unstable

• Dark Ages: chaotic & unstable; Roman Empire: stable & orderly

• Dark Ages: prosperous & peaceful; Roman Empire: weak & disorganized

• Dark Ages: technologically advanced; Roman Empire: primitive & backward

What was a negative of living under feudalism?

• You had complete freedom to make your own choices.

• Depending on your social class you would not have many rights.

• Everyone had equal access to resources and land.

• You could easily change your social class at any time.