Early Medieval Society and Culture

What time period is referred to as the Early Middle Ages?

• 300 C.E. - 700 C.E.

• 476 C.E. - 1000 C.E.

• 500 C.E. - 1200 C.E.

• 600 C.E. - 1300 C.E.

What was a key influence on early medieval society?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The classical heritage of Rome

• The Enlightenment

Which groups invaded Europe, disrupting its social, economic, and political order?

• Romans and Greeks

• Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and Vikings

• Egyptians and Persians

• Mongols and Huns

What was the societal structure in the feudal system based on?

• Democracy

• A rigid class structure

• Meritocracy

• Anarchy

Which empire's collapse contributed to the emergence of feudalism?

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Carolingian Empire

• British Empire

What was the role of the Franks in Western Europe?

• They were traders

• They used military power to expand their territory

• They were philosophers

• They were artists

What did the Vikings contribute to in Eastern Europe?

• The spread of Buddhism

• The collapse of the Frankish empire

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the primary religion of the Vikings before conversion?

• Christianity

• Norse mythology

• Islam

• Hinduism

What was the impact of the Viking invasions on medieval towns?

• They flourished

• They declined

• They remained unchanged

• They became more democratic

What was the language replaced by French, Italian, and Spanish in everyday life?

• Greek

• Classical Roman Latin

• German

• English