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Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 22mins
How did life change in Europe after the fall of Rome?
governments became more democratic
the economic system turned to feudalism
the church weakened in power
trade increased drastically
The growth of Feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the...
rivalry between the colonial empires
suppression of internationalism
decline of the Roman Catholic Church
collapse of a strong central government
Why were manors self-sufficient during the Middle Ages?
people wanted to be near the church
the king did not let the workers off of the manor
it was too dangerous to travel and trade at this time
people liked to make their goods on their property
Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?
a large amount of trading
high literacy rate
industrial-based economy
rigid class structure
In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the...
central government in Rome
military alliance between France and Germany
federation of the craft guild
Roman Catholic Church
During Feudal times in Europe, political, social, and economic power was based on:
possession of land
accumulation of paper money
membership in a guild
ownership of slaves
Learning and education were carried on in which of the following locations during the Early Middle Ages in Western Europe?
castles
cities
monasteries
universities
Pope Urban II, Saladin, and King Richard the Lion-Heart are leaders associated with the
Age of Charlemagne
Crusades
Glorious Revolution
Counter Reformation
A primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to
establish markets for Italian merchants
rescue Pope Urban II from the Byzantines
halt the advance of Mongol armies in the Asian steppes
secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem
One long-term effect of the Crusades was the
development of Pax Mongolia
fall of the Ming dynasty
control of Jerusalem by Europeans
growth of trade and towns in western Europe
Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate?
Improved sanitation systems eliminated the threat of the plague.
Advances in medicine halted the spread of the plague.
Trade between Europe and Asia stopped just before the plague began.
The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages.
The Middle Ages began in Europe with the fall of this civilization.
The British Empire
The Roman Empire
The Ottoman Empire
The Maya Empire
These were the achievements of the Byzantine Empire...
Justinian's Law Code
The Hagia Sophia
Preservation of Greco-Roman traditions
The start of the Industrial Revolution
Justinian's Code was significant because it...
was the foundation for modern legal systems
was used for the development of Hammurabi's Code
Was used in laws from all over Asia and Europe
Led to protection of rights in the Roman Empire
Which document limited the power of the monarchy in England?
The Balfour Declaration
The Acts of Supremacy
The Magna Carta
The Twelve Tables
Guilds provided...
better working conditions in factories
standardized goods and prices
regulated the money supply
increase competition
Increases in trade and commerce in the late Middle Ages in Europe resulted in...
an increase in the number of self-sufficient manors
lower living standards for all guild members
the development of more towns and cities
a decline in rivalries between kings
What was one outcome of the Crusades?
The pope became the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Chruch
The Seljuk Turks conquered Spain
Jerusalem remained under the control of Muslims
Charlemagne established the Frankish Empire
Stained glass windows and taller and larger cathedrals that emphasized the glory of the Roman Catholic Church was part of what element?
Chinese Pagodas
Gothic Architecture
The Four Noble Truths
Greek ideals
Leaving farmland unplanted as a means of food production was associated with which of the following?
the three-field system
modern irrigation methods
the enclosure movement
slash and burn agriculture
What did lords pledge to their serfs?
protection
food
money payments
trading rights
The Byzantines influenced the Russians by...
having them recognize the power and authority of the Pope
adopt Orthodox Christianity
call for an alliance with the Muslims
terrorize Charlemagne's empire
