WorksheetsWHI.10 Early Middle Ages
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
During the Middle Ages, many Greek and Roman classics were preserved because they had been translated into...
Russian
Persian
Arabic
Chinese
The foundations of early Medieval society were based on all of the following EXCEPT
Customs of Germanic tribes
Confucianism
Christian beliefs
Classical heritage of Rome
Which of the following was NOT a purpose of Christian monasteries during the early Middle Ages?
Caring for the sick
Enforcing civil law
Creating illuminated manuscripts
Providing shelter for travelers
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Merchant guilds
The Church
The Feudal System
Universities
Which of the following best completes the graphic?
A great division occurred within the empire
Secular authority increased throughout Europe
Greco-Roman cultural achievements declines
A renewed unity between the church and the government
In 800 AD, who did Pope Leo crown the Holy Roman Emperor?
Justinian
Constantine
Charlemagne
Muhammad
The Frankish kings expanded their territory MOST often through:
Agreement
Inheritance
Marriage
Conquest
Which factor strengthened both the Byzantine Empire and the empire of Charlemagne?
Unity between politics and religion
Respect for elders and ancestors
Studies of geography and medicine
Patrons of painters and sculptors
Charlemagne was known for all of the following EXCEPT:
Spreading Christianity
Ending slavery in Europe
Strong efficient government
Creating schools
Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
Major cities were established
Local lords had the most political power
Artistic achievements became socially important
What was the primary role of serfs in the feudal system?
Explorers
Soldiers
Laborers
Missionaries
How did Europeans gain access to ancient Greek texts?
Greek scholars translated works written in Arabic into English
The works were preserved by Muslims and translated into Latin by church scholars
Merchants traveling to Greece found ancient manuscripts and returned to Europe with them
Many Greek works were found hidden away in the libraries of monasteries
How did Europe's geography contribute to the development of the manor system?
High mountain ranges separated ares of Europe, dividing land naturally into manors
Plentiful natural resources allowed manors to be self-supporting
Manors developed where numerous trade routes crossed
Scarcity of farmland and water forced Europeans to band together on manors to survive
Where did the Magyars settle?
Norway
Hungary
Italy
Denmark
What occurred as a result of the feudal system
Increased regional interaction
Great prosperity for the peasants
A return to order and security
A decline in church power
