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WorksheetsThe Middle Ages Benchmark
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
The Catholic Church had a unique hierarchy that governed secular and religious life. Which of the following is the correct order of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
Shaman, Elder, and Pastor
Cardinal, Pope, and Archbishop
Pope, Cardinal, and Archbishop
Monks, Nuns, and Priests
The Roman Catholic Church emerged as a powerful institution in Western Europe. Which TWO ways illustrate the manner in which the church influenced everyday life?
Pope's who were superior to kings and queens could excommunicate them from the church.
With the permission of the king or queen they could provide medical services to the Crusaders.
The church was responsible for farming and feeding their parishioners.
The church could claim and redistribute land from anyone in society.
All of the following were responsibilities of the clergy EXCEPT...
levying and collection of taxes.
absolution of sins.
leading prayer, reading of the bible, and meditation sessions.
developing new modes of transportation.
Which of these is a lasting effect of the Crusades on the Middle East?
The Holy Land was moved to Constantinople.
Christians, Jews, and Muslims created peaceful territories within the Holy Land.
Conflict among Christians, Jews, and Muslims still exists today.
Muslims gained territory throughout Europe.
Which TWO cultural contributions were brought to Europe as a result of the Crusades?
new forms of art, literature, foods, and spices
Islamic religious practices were introduced and spread throughout Europe
the exchange of Arabic and Muslim inventions and ideas
the Catholic Church lost their power over the people in Europe
The Crusades resulted in all of the following EXCEPT...
trade increased between the Middle East and Europe.
banks had to be created to supply Crusaders with credit instead of carrying money.
Christianity became a major religion in the Middle East.
Europeans developed new kinds of ships and navigation tools.
Which one was NOT a result of King John having signed the Magna Carta?
King John was forced to accept responsibility for his actions.
King John had to follow laws like everyone else.
King John could no longer take property without paying for it.
King John taught the nobles about law, religion, trade, and education.
Which did NOT contribute to the fall of Feudalism?
Many serfs and nobles died in battle.
The serfs were finally able to overthrow their Lords.
supply and demand
Serfs and peasants had a taste of freedom.
Which TWO sentences represent the life of a serf?
Sent soldiers to fight in the king's army and collected the king's taxes.
Walked daily from the village to work in the fields owned by the Lord of the Manor.
Provided part of their crops to the nobles in return for protection.
Protected others from attacks by enemies from other villages.
The Bubonic Plague affected society in the following ways EXCEPT...
the discovery of immunizations
There was an increase in job (labor) opportunities across Europe.
Feudalism ultimately declined.
Population decreased across Europe by 30-65%.
Which TWO reasons support how the Crusades changed the culture of Europe?
Muslims opened the Holy Land to Europeans.
Victories increased the confidence of Europeans.
Serfs left the manor and saw other parts of the world.
Europeans were exposed to the Muslim world and new trade goods.
