Medieval Societies Pre-Assessment

This chart shows the structure of the feudal system used in Europe during the middle ages. How did the structure of this system benefit the monarchies of Europe?

• It increased the support for democratic governments.
• It decreased the influence of monarchies by dividing the power of government.
• It increased the loyalty of citizens through the distribution of lands.
• It decreased the military power of monarchies

This chart compares two forms of government. Which answer choice correctly completes this chart?

• 1: direct democracy; 2: oligarchy
• 1: empire; 2: monarchy
• 1: monarchy; 2: empire
• 1: oligarchy; 2: direct democracy

Ancient Chinese civilizations developed along which geographical features? (pick 2)

• Pacific Ocean
• Plateau of Tibet
• Sea of Japan
• Yangtze River
• Yellow River

This graph shows the estimated population of Europe before and after the Bubonic Plague (Black Death). How did the trend in this graph impact European civilizations?

• It started a golden era of invention.
• It started an increase in the popularity of Judaism.
• It started a period of political stability.
• It started an economic depression.

How did the expansion of trade routes through the Middle East impact northern Africa from 700-1400 CE?

• It isolated the region from Asia
• It prevented the region from being exposed to new cultures and ideas.
• It brought new technologies and goods to the region.
• It decreased the role of Islam in the region

Which geographical feature separates China from India?

• Himalayan Mountains
• Pacific Ocean
• Yangtze River
• Yellow River

Why was the Silk Road created?

• European civilizations wanted to gain access to Chinese goods.
• Chinese civilizations wanted to spread Confucianism into the Middle East.
• Chinese civilizations wanted to study Egyptian culture
• European civilizations wanted to become part of the Chinese dynasties.

How did the development of trade routes impact Muslim civilizations in the early 1000s?

• It isolated Muslim civilizations
• It spread Muslim culture into parts of Asia and Africa
• It created economic depressions in Muslim civilizations.
• It decreased the influence of Muslim culture.

This chart shows the impact of geography on Ancient China. Which sentence completes this chart?

• Economic growth prevented China from creating trade routes in Asia
• Isolationism led to the development of a unique Chinese culture.
• Isolationism increased the amounts of foreign goods introduced to Chinese culture.
• Economic growth weakened the influence of China in Asia.

How do most monarchs obtain power?

• They are born into a ruling family
• They are elected by the people
• They are distinguished military leaders
• They are chosen by business leaders.