Middle Ages and Islamic Golden Age Quiz

Why is the period between 600 and 1450 CE often called the Middle Ages in Europe?

• It was a time of great prosperity

• It came between the Roman Empire and the Modern Age

• It was a time of exploration

• It involved the rise of democracy

What is one reason the Dark Ages are considered "dark"?

• There was a lack of powerful governments

• There were no cities or trade

• It was dominated by superstition and religious debates

• It had a high life expectancy

What political system characterized Medieval Europe?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What does the term "vassal" refer to in the feudal system?

• A lord who owns land

• A knight who protects land

• A peasant who works the land

• A person who controls a kingdom

Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy during the Middle Ages?

• It was higher than in the Roman Empire

• It was around 40 years

• It was lower than in the Roman Empire

• It was the same as today

What did the Umayyad Dynasty do during their rule?

• They expanded the empire into Europe

• They established equality among all Muslims

• They moved the capital to Damascus

• They ended all wars

The Abbasid Dynasty is known for which of the following?

• Creating a hereditary monarchy

• Establishing Baghdad as the capital

• Oppressing non-Arab Muslims

• All of the above

What was one major achievement of Muslim scholars during the Islamic Golden Age?

• They invented the printing press

• They translated works of Greek philosophers

• They built the Great Wall of China

• They discovered America

What agricultural advancement was made during the Abbasid period?

• The introduction of new crops

• The invention of the plow

• The creation of irrigation systems

• The establishment of trade routes

What is one reason the Tang Dynasty is considered a Golden Age for China?

• It was a period of artistic decline

• It established a meritocratic government

• It increased military conflicts

• It restricted trade with other countries