Chapter 2 Test, Document-Based Questions - Medieval Europe

In Charlemagne’s time, the copying of holy books was viewed as:

• a sacred duty

• a waste of time

• a profitable business

• a political act

According to the passage, what type of books should a scribe select to copy?

• Historical books

• Religious texts

• Scientific manuals

• Fictional novels

What “due reward” does Alcuin suggest scribes will receive for their work?

• Eternal life

• Fame and recognition

• Wealth and prosperity

• Divine blessing

What can you infer about Charlemagne’s views on education and literature from the passage? What evidence supports your inference?

• Charlemagne valued education and literature, as evidenced by his efforts to promote learning and preserve classical texts.

• Charlemagne was indifferent to education and literature, focusing more on military conquests.

• Charlemagne opposed education and literature, believing they were unnecessary distractions.

• Charlemagne's views on education and literature are unknown, as there is no evidence to support any inference.

Which of the following are two differences between Japanese samurai and European knights?

• Samurai followed Bushido, while knights followed Chivalry; Samurai used katanas, while knights used swords.

• Samurai were primarily archers, while knights were primarily cavalry; Samurai wore light armor, while knights wore heavy armor.

• Samurai served the emperor, while knights served the king; Samurai were part of the military, while knights were part of the nobility.

• Samurai were from China, while knights were from Europe; Samurai used spears, while knights used lances.

In battle, medieval knights and samurai were similar in that they both:

• wore heavy armor and fought on horseback

• used gunpowder weapons extensively

• relied on large standing armies

• focused on naval warfare

Making literature available in the vernacular affected medieval society by:

• increasing literacy rates among the general population

• limiting access to literature to only the elite

• having no significant impact on society

• decreasing the influence of the Church