Middle Ages Checkpoint

Which Church official was the highest authority in the Church?

• Bishop

• Archbishop

• Pope

• Abbott

Which group was the lowest in the social hierarchy?

• Knights

• Serfs/Peasants

• Kings/Queens

• Lords/Ladies

Which group was the highest in the social hierarchy?

• Knights

• Serfs/Peasants

• Kings/Queens

• Lords/Ladies

What did most peasants do for their lords?

• educate children
• farm the land
• collect taxes
• train soldiers

The term feudalism is best defined as a

• Division of power between branches of government
• Holy war between Christians and Muslims
• Process in which goods are traded for other goods
• System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty

The chief goal of the Crusades was to (a)   .

• to reclaim the Holy Land
• to defeat the Hindus
• to conquer England
• to liberate Spain

Drag and drop the correct term in the appropriate category.

Groups:

(a) European Middle Ages

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(b) Africa Middle Ages

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(c) Asia Middle Ages

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(a)   was very rich, spreading Islam throughout Africa.

• Justinian
• Abraham
• Hammurabi
• Mansa Musa

Why was salt worth its weight in gold in West Africa?

• It was used for making weapons

• It was used for making jewelry

• It was essential for preserving food

• It was used for building houses

What animal was the perfect work animal for the gold salt trade?

• Camels

• Elephants

• Horses

• Donkeys