5th Grade SS Background and LEAP-Like Questions

The Middle Ages in Europe lasted for approximately how many years?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 2,000 years

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes life for most people during the Middle Ages?

• Very wealthy and luxurious

• Comfortable with many conveniences

• Simple and difficult

• Focused on entertainment and travel

Which group in Medieval Europe was made up of people like priests, monks, and bishops?

• The Aristocracy

• The Commoners

• The Church

• Merchants

What is the term for the organization that became very important after the Roman Empire fell, with the Pope as its head?

• Patriarchy

• Monarchy

• The Church

• Aristocracy

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a result of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Increased trade and travel

• Safer roads and buildings

• Less crime

• Difficulty with trade and falling apart of infrastructure

What were monasteries known for being during the Middle Ages?

• Centers of trade

• Safe places for learning

What does the term "Patriarchy" mean?

• Ruled by a queen

• Ruled by the oldest man in the family

• Ruled by religious leaders

• Ruled by wealthy landowners

Which of the following is another word for "Middle Ages"?

• Ancient

• Modern

• Medieval

• Renaissance

What is "literacy"?

• The ability to fight

• The ability to trade

• The ability to read

• The ability to farm

What was one consequence of the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Trade became easier.

• Roads and buildings were well-maintained.

• There was less crime.

• Trade became more difficult.