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WorksheetsA New Civilization in Europe
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Catholic Church's great power in medieval Europe?
a)
its control over sacraments
b)
its vast landholdings and wealth
c)
its moral and religious authority
d)
its huge army in Rome
2.
Which group became the boldest and most successful raiders in Europe following the collapse of Charlemagne's empire?
a)
Knights
b)
Vikings
c)
Muslims
d)
Magyars
3.
In theory, feudalism was based on cooperation and support. Which phrase best describes feudalism in practice?
a)
code of chivalry
b)
bravery and loyalty
c)
frequent warfare
d)
self-sufficiency
4.
The Catholic Church's control over __________ was a powerful tool in keeping its authority in medieval Europe
a)
monasteries
b)
missionaries
c)
clergy
d)
sacraments
5.
Which geographical feature was most important in encouraging some Eastern European people to migrate into the Roman Empire and settle there?
a)
The Mediterranean climate
b)
The Black Sea
c)
The North European Plain
d)
The Danube River
6.
Which Christian monk established a set of rules that governed life in many monasteries and convents throughout medieval
a)
Benedict
b)
Boniface
c)
Charlemagne
d)
Patrick
7.
The relationships illustrated in this diagram formed the basis of which system in European society?
a)
the monastic system
b)
the manor system
c)
the feudal system
d)
the fief system
8.
One important missionary named ________ converted Irish pagans to Christianity
a)
Patrick
b)
Benedict
c)
Boniface
d)
Charlemagne
9.
A person who pledged his loyalty and support to a lord in exchange for land and protection was called a(n)
a)
serf
b)
vassal
c)
king
d)
knight
10.
The first Christian _______, secluded communities where monks focused on prayer and scripture, developed in Egypt.
a)
monasteries
b)
convents
c)
missionaries
d)
sacraments
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