Medieval Europe through Medieval Japan

What was one major result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Growth of centralized power

• Decline in trade and stability

• Rise of democracy

• Spread of Islam

Who held the real power in feudal Japan?

• Emperor

• Daimyo

• Shogun

• Samurai

What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

• Defend against Mongols

• Conquer China

• Capture the Holy Land

• Spread Protestantism

Which of the following was a result of the Black Death?

• Population growth

• Decline in labor

• End of feudalism

• Rise of Islam in Europe

What innovation is attributed to the Tang and Song Dynasties?

• Algebra

• Gunpowder

• Compass

• Aqueducts

Genghis Khan is best known for:

• Creating a religious empire

• Writing laws

• Uniting Mongol tribes through conquest

• Spreading Confucianism

What was the Bushido code?

• Samurai farming manual

• Buddhist text

• Code of loyalty and honor

• Merchant trade rule

What role did the Pope play in medieval Europe?

• Military leader

• Emperor's assistant

• Religious and political power

• Land tax collector

Marco Polo's writings described:

• Japanese rituals

• Mongol customs

• Indian temples

• Viking exploration

How did the Silk Road benefit from Mongol rule?

• Closed to outsiders

• Slowed down trade

• Became safer and more active

• Focused on European goods