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WorksheetsMiddle Ages Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Magna Carta's main function was to
a)
free serfs and peasants
b)
limit the king's power
c)
limit the pope's power
d)
provide money to the king
2.
The Crusades were inspired mainly by
a)
money
b)
religion
c)
politics
d)
trade
3.
What of the following is not true of the Crusades?
a)
Knights wore or carried red crosses
b)
Christians wanted to help the Jews take over Jerusalem
c)
Christians wanted to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslims
d)
Trade increased
4.
What was a major effect of the Black Death?
a)
trade decreased
b)
it strengthened feudalism
c)
food prices inflated
d)
manors became overcrowded
5.
The first Holy Roman Emporer who supported education and Christianity was
a)
King John
b)
King Henry
c)
Charlemagne
d)
Constantine
6.
The Bubonic Plague originated in _______ around the year ______.
a)
Italy, 1400s
b)
India, 1300s
c)
Russia, 1500s
d)
China, 1300s
7.
The picture best illustrates
a)
a fief
b)
a farm
c)
a guild
d)
a manor
8.
The land that is granted to a vassal in exchange for his loyalty and service is a
a)
manor
b)
farm
c)
fief
d)
guld
9.
Beliefs that go against the church and can lead to excommunication are called
a)
theology
b)
heresy
c)
vernacular
10.
What symbol was worn by the Crusaders?
a)
Turks
b)
Holy Land
c)
Red Cross
d)
Purple Heart
11.
It is estimated that about 1/3 of Europe's population died from the Black Death.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
The Black Death was brought along the Silk Road to Europe.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
What was the purpose of the crusades?
a)
Holy wars fought between the Muslims and the Buddhists
b)
Holy wars fought between Christians and Muslims
c)
Holy wars fought between Christians and Buddhists
d)
Holy wars fought between Christians and the Vikings
14.
Most of the work was done by
a)
serfs and peasants
b)
lords
c)
knights
d)
slaves
15.
What impact did the Magna Carta have on England?
a)
It had no impact on England
b)
It created a single, united army
c)
It limited the King’s power and set basic rights for the English people
d)
It allowed serfs to become knights
16.
The crusades was a conflict lasting several centuries between the Roman Catholic Church and
a)
Seljuk Turks
b)
Zen Buddhists
c)
Jews
d)
Mongols
17.
The crusades had the goal of recapturing which city?
a)
Constantinople (Eastern Europe)
b)
Mecca
c)
Rome
d)
Jerusalem (Holy Land)
18.
Which of the following people called on all Christian warriors to fight against the Muslims in order to reclaim the Holy Land?
a)
Charlemagne
b)
Saladin
c)
Richard the Lionheart
d)
Pope Urban II
19.
Which of the following was NOT a change provided by the Magna Carta?
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
Trial by Jury
c)
Right to approve new taxes
d)
Representative Assemblies (Council)
20.
Which of the following was a lasting effect on Europe as a result of the crusades?
a)
Trade between Europe and the East increased
b)
Europe became more isolated
c)
Many Europeans converted to Islam
d)
Many Muslims moved to Europe
21.
The area of Europe where the Vikings came from is now called
a)
the Netherlands
b)
Scandinavia
c)
North America
d)
England
22.
Which of the following can be used to describe the Vikings?
a)
great scholars
b)
fierce raiders
c)
wise peacemakers
d)
builders of great cities
23.
Which of the following did Vikings NOT do on raids?
a)
Stole goods
b)
Destroyed Homes
c)
Force people to convert to their religion
d)
Burned Churches
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