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WorksheetsMiddle Ages Test #1
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Roman Empire fell in approximately:
a)
1066 CE
b)
732 CE
c)
476 CE
d)
571 CE
2.
Historians believe that the Roman Empire fell for all of these reasons EXCEPT:
a)
Emperor Constantine moved his capital to the east
b)
the boundaries were so large, it was hard to keep the Barbarians out
c)
the government had become corrupt and was keeping tax money for itself
d)
the Roman Catholic Church took over the empire and had poor rulers
3.
One of the lasting legacies of the Roman Empire was its architectural style, which can be seen today with the...
a)
U.S. Capitol Building
b)
Empire State Building
c)
Seattle Space Needle
d)
None of the above
4.
"Barbarians" that came from Scandinavia, who raided and terrorized Europeans, were the...
a)
Franks
b)
Lombards
c)
Visigoths
d)
Vikings
5.
In the feudal system, what did the monarchs provide their vassals?
a)
land
b)
freedom
c)
religion
d)
mobility
6.
What was one of Charlemagne's greatest accomplishments?
a)
conquering Islamic lands
b)
accumulating wealth
c)
unifying Western Europe
d)
ignoring the Church's presence
7.
Which of the following best describes Charlemagne's relationship with the Roman Catholic Church?
a)
He built his empire by cooperating with the Church.
b)
He led the Crusades to expand the Church's power.
c)
He tolerated his people's loyalty to the Church.
d)
He ignored the Church's presence.
8.
Who did European peasants look to for protection under the feudal system?
a)
serf
b)
lord
c)
pope
d)
sword maker
9.
Feudalism fulfilled a need in Europe. What did feudalism provide to Medieval people?
a)
education
b)
laughter
c)
safety
d)
land
10.
Which of the following was a lord's responsibility?
a)
running the household
b)
training the children
c)
electing leaders
d)
acting as judge and jury
11.
What was the role of feudal manors in Europe?
a)
They raised the status of women in Europe.
b)
They provided serfs with their own land.
c)
They provided protection and safety.
d)
They raised the status of peasants in Europe.
12.
A knight's main role was a...
a)
teacher
b)
judge
c)
priest
d)
soldier
13.
Under the Code of Chivalry, knights were required to be...
a)
courageous
b)
loyal to their lord and king
c)
respectful towards women
d)
all of the above
14.
The primary reason castles were built during the Middle Ages was:
a)
so the lord and lady could show off their wealth
b)
to promote work opportunities for the thousands of peasants
c)
to demonstrate the great architecture of the time
d)
for protection against enemies
15.
What did most peasants do for their lords?
a)
educate children
b)
farm the land
c)
collect taxes
d)
train soldiers
16.
Members of which group believed in the Divine Right of Kings, that God had given them the right to rule?
a)
monarchs
b)
lords
c)
knights
d)
serfs
17.
What class was immediately under the monarch on the feudal social pyramid?
a)
knight
b)
peasant
c)
monarch
d)
lord
18.
What social class was at the bottom of the feudal social pyramid?
a)
knight
b)
peasant
c)
monarch
d)
lord
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