WorksheetsMiddle Ages
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why was the time immediately following the fall of Rome called the Dark Ages?
a)
Emperors kept tight control of the people.
b)
There was little formal education for the masses.
c)
Artwork from Greece, not Rome, survived.
d)
There was no building being done.
2.
The medieval Church was a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome because it offered:
a)
indulgences for sinners
b)
stability and security
c)
redistribution of wealth
d)
multiple sets of beliefs
3.
Which of Justinian’s actions reflects the close connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?
a)
He built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia.
b)
He developed and published Christian tenets.
c)
He relocated the capital from Rome to Byzantium.
d)
He was crowned head of the church by the Pope.
4.
Which of the following best completes the graphic? CAUSE----->EFFECT
a)
Feudalism develops in medieval Europe - Invaders overrun the Roman Empire
b)
Invaders overrun Roman Empire - Council of Nicaea sets tenets for church
c)
Roman army cannot defend the empire - Rome falls and feudalism develops
d)
Council of Nicaea sets Christian tenets - Catholic Church becomes powerful
5.
Which of the following is the MOST accurate comparison of the early medieval period in Europe compared to the preceding period?
a)
Early medieval Europe was characterized by less local autonomy and cultural diversity.
b)
Early medieval Europe was characterized by greater emphasis on the arts.
c)
Early medieval Europe was characterized by greater scientific achievement.
d)
Early medieval Europe was characterized by less stability and progress.
6.
All of the following are factors in the decline of the Roman Empire EXCEPT—
a)
loss of morals and values
b)
corrupt governments
c)
population growth
d)
hostile invasions
7.
Which of the following groups had the MOST political power?
a)
vassals
b)
serfs
c)
lords
d)
knights
8.
What is the historical significance of Justinian's Law Code?
a)
It served as the first written legal constitution.
b)
It promoted the idea of the king as the primary legal authority.
c)
It introduced the ideas of legalism and retribution for crimes.
d)
It preserved the Roman legal customs for later Western civilizations.
9.
Which practice contributed to the spread of the Black Death in Europe?
a)
warfare, as knights carried the disease to Valencia
b)
religion, as pilgrims contracted the disease in Liege
c)
industry, as laborers spread the disease by the North Sea
d)
trade, as merchants brought the disease to the Mediterranean Sea
10.
_____________ is a political/social system and _____________ is an economic system.
a)
Middle Ages…feudalism
b)
manorialism…feudalism
c)
feudalism…manorialism
d)
Roman Empire…feudalism
11.
-Begun during the Roman Empire -Started as an offshoot of Judaism -Spread throughout the Roman Empire -Promoted the idea of salvation for all -Became the most powerful influence in medieval Europe Which of the following is the best title for the above list?
a)
Origins, Ideas, and Spread of Christianity
b)
Reasons for the Spread of Christianity
c)
History and Development of Feudalism
d)
Origins and Spread of Islam
12.
Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox were the two main factions of Christianity. How do the two differ?
a)
Orthodox is monotheistic while Catholic is polytheistic
b)
Catholic is headed by a Patriarch while Orthodox is controlled by the Pope
c)
Orthodox has priests while Catholic has shaman
d)
Orthodox is headed by a Patriarch while Catholic is controlled by the Pope
13.
Constantinople led to Byzantine success because...
a)
Had invulnerable defenses and was militarily importnat
b)
Was at a crossroads between Asia and Europe
c)
Economically important through trade
d)
All of the above
14.
How did the emergence of medieval feudalism in Europe influence the Christian Church?
a)
The Church encouraged voyages
of exploration.
b)
The Church published the Bible in
the vernacular.
c)
The Church adopted Latin as the
official language.
d)
The Church served as the
unifying power in society.
15.
Which of the following changes occurred in western Europe during the Middle Ages?
a)
rise in rural population
b)
rise in urban population
c)
decrease in church power
d)
increase in international trade
16.
When Rome split near the end of its existence, why did the West fall when the East survived a thousand years longer?
a)
The Eastern Empire had a
powerful army which the West
did not.
b)
The Western Empire had no
slaves to use for fighting the
barbarians.
c)
The Eastern Empire had a more
sustainable and advanced
economy.
d)
The Western Empire had the
political system that the East did
not.
17.
Which empire came to an end as a result of the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks?
a)
the Seljuk Empire
b)
the Safavid Empire
c)
the Byzantine Empire
d)
the Mongolian Empire
18.
A major goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades (1096-1291) was to –
a)
Unite Arab peoples
b)
Establish Christianity in Western Europe
c)
Capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
d)
Strengthen the power of European rulers
19.
Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?
a)
They strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe
b)
They increased trade between Europe and Asia
c)
They brought European influence to Asia
d)
They promoted the idea of religious freedom
20.
How did the Frankish king Clovis contribute to the spread of Christianity in the early Middle Ages?
a)
His conversion spread Christianity to the Germanic states.
b)
His crowning marked the beginning of the Holy Roman Empire.
c)
His missionary journeys brought Christianity to the British Isles
d)
His support of the Crusades gave the Roman Catholic Church more power.
21.
What title was given to Charlemagne by the Pope in 800 AD?
a)
King of England
b)
Holy Roman Emperor
c)
Head of the Eastern Orthodox Church
d)
None of the above
22.
The picture above best describes which medieval farming technique?
a)
Three-field system
b)
Crop rotation
c)
Irrigation
d)
pig farming
23.
The barbarian group, the Goths, encouraged a new form of architecture called?
a)
Classic
b)
Roman
c)
Romanesqe
d)
Gothic
24.
Which group of people can be classified as fierce warriors that are known for their ship building and navigation?
a)
the Moors
b)
the Vikings
c)
Muslims
d)
Anglo/Saxons
25.
Which is NOT an accomplishment Charlemagne can be associated with?
a)
reclaiming civilization after barbarian invasions
b)
the feudal system
c)
promoting Eastern Orthodox
d)
encouraging learning
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