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ESO 2 - REVIEW OF THE YEAR

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following was an effect of the Plague on Europe?
a)
religion became less of an influence among people
b)
most usable farmland was poisoned or destroyed
c)
surviving peasants gained more economic power
d)
peasants developed greater loyalty to their monarchs
2.
The political order under feudalism was dependent upon the relationship between lords and their vassals.  The responsibility of the vassal included
a)
the promise to spread the Christian faith to their lands
b)
an oath of loyalty and a pledge of military service
c)
an agreement to keep lower classes under control
d)
the payment of taxes to the king or queen of the country
3.

Vocabulary: A grant of land given to a vassal

a)

Fief

b)

Feudal Contract

c)

Chivalry

d)

Vassal

4.

Vocabulary: Social and Political system of the middle ages

a)

Fief

b)

Feudalism

c)

Feudal Contract

d)

Chivalry

5.

Vocabulary: A code of ethics all knights were expected to follow

a)

Fief

b)

Feudal contract

c)

Chivalry

d)

Vassal

6.

Charlemagne’s conquest and rule over Western Europe was important because:

a)

It led to a great empire that lasted 1000 years

b)

His empire spread Judaism across Europe

c)

His empire split after his son's death causing the fall of empires

d)

His empire merged with the Ottoman Empire

7.

Which of the following were NOT invaders of Western Europe during this time period?

a)

Japanese

b)

Magyars

c)

Vikings

d)

Muslims

8.

Which of the following languages did NOT emerge at this time?

a)

English

b)

Mandarin

c)

Spanish

d)

French

9.

The Pope became more _______ during this time

a)

Political

b)

Spiritual

10.

Bishops becoming vassals was important because:

a)

Lords became rulers of their own Churches

b)

The Pope no longer had control over them

c)

They became farmers

d)

They were obligated to fight in the Crusades

11.

Which group was the highest in the social hierarchy?

a)

Knights

b)

Serfs/Peasants

c)

Kings/Queens

d)

Lords/Ladies

12.

Which group was the second highest in the social hierarchy?

a)

Knights

b)

Serfs/Peasants

c)

Kings/Queens

d)

Lords/Ladies

13.

Which group was the lowest in the social hierarchy?

a)

Knights

b)

Serfs/Peasants

c)

Kings/Queens

d)

Lords/Ladies

14.

Land ruled by the Pope was called...

a)

The Church

b)

The Papal State

c)

The State of the Pope

d)

Jerusalem

15.

Why were soldiers willing to fight (and die) for the Crusades?

a)

They were told all of their sins would be forgiven

b)

They were loyal to the Pope

c)

They wanted adventure

d)

They were promised to be promoted in their social status

16.
Castles provided what?
a)
Protection for lords and peasants
b)
Protection just for lords
c)
no protection at all
d)
A fancy place to have church service
17.
Who served both the social and religious needs of Medieval people? 
a)
Kings
b)
Knights
c)
Lords
d)
Catholic Priests
18.
This institution gave Europeans unity and stability after the fall of Rome...
a)
The Roman Catholic Church
b)
Islam
c)
Frankish Monarchy
d)
Germanic Government
19.
Which Frankish king was crowned by the Pope, uniting their powers?
a)
Charlemagne
b)
King John
c)
King Henry
d)
St. Cyril
20.
What is going on in this picture?
a)
Serfs do work for lords who protect them
b)
Lords work for serfs
c)
Serfs owned their own land
d)
knights worked the land when they weren't fighting 
21.
Charlemagne was the king of which powerful Germanic tribe?
a)
Saxons
b)
Goths
c)
Franks
d)
Jutes
22.
The Pope crowned Charlemagne in 800 AD. Who had more power?
a)
The Pope
b)
Charlemagne
c)
They had equal power
d)
Neither had much power
23.
The area in yellow is called Scandinavia. Who came from there?
a)
Vikings
b)
Chinese
c)
Franks
d)
Eskimos
24.
These 2 Germanic groups settled in England...
a)
Angles and Saxons
b)
Franks and Visogoths
c)
Angles and Franks
d)
Magyars and Vikings
25.
Which group on the map (in green) settled in Eastern Europe/Hungary?
a)
Vikings
b)
Angles
c)
Saxons
d)
Magyars
26.

Economic activities during feudalism were based on....

a)

Agriculture

b)

Factory jobs

c)

Business banking

27.

What led to the formation of kingdoms in Western Europe?

a)

The battle of Tours

b)

Germanic tribes dividing Europe up among themselves

c)

Charlemagne being crowned Holy Roman Emperor

28.

Which type of plague was responsible for causing the most death and destruction in Europe?

a)

Bubonic

b)

Pneumonic

c)

Hereditary

29.

How was the plague spread?

a)

Famine

b)

Climate

c)

Asian rat fleas

30.

In exchange for land, what did knights and samurai give to feudal lords and shoguns?

a)

Money

b)

Loyalty

c)

Friendship

31.

True or False: The purpose of the Crusades was to gain control over the holy land of Jerusalem

a)

True

b)

False

32.

True or False: The reasons why Knights fought in the Crusades was for religion, glory, and wealth.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

A political system in which land was owned by lords and Kings but held by vassals in exchange for loyalty and service

a)

Lord

b)

Chivalry

c)

Feudalism

d)

Monasteries

34.

Serfs

a)

people who were at the bottom of the social hierarchy

b)

all of above( or below)

c)

Peasants

d)

the people who provided food services and taxes when demanded

35.

The empire that united western europe under Charlemagne

a)

Mesopotamian empire

b)

Medieval empire

c)

Roman empire

d)

Carolingian Empire

36.

warriors on horseback who were best fighters and protected everyone

a)

military

b)

knights

c)

samuri

d)

nights

37.

monasteries-communities of monks built over europe during the middle ages

a)

true

b)

false, another name for middle ages

38.
What were guilds in the Middle Ages?
a)
a type of coin
b)
places where men studied religion
c)
groups of craftsmen
d)
large buildings built for protection
39.
When learning a craft, a young boy would work for a master in what position for 7 years?
a)
Journeyman
b)
Apprentice
c)
Assistant
d)
Slave
40.
What did a Journeyman get for his work that an Apprentice did not get?
a)
food
b)
clothing
c)
shelter
d)
wages
41.
What advantages did consumers get from the existence of guilds?
a)
quality products
b)
fair pricing
c)
all of the above
d)
none of the above
42.
What position did a craftsman hold between Apprentice and Master?
a)
Journeyman
b)
Assistant
c)
Workman
d)
Senior Apprentice
43.
True or False: A lot of guilds were run by women and most of the craftspeople were women.
a)
False
b)
True
44.
What was the highest position that a craftsman could attain?
a)
Master
b)
Journeyman
c)
Apprentince
d)
Captain
45.
Who fought each other in the Crusades?
a)
The Eastern and Western Roman Empires
b)
The Romans and the Greeks
c)
The Europeans and the Egyptians
d)
The Europeans and the Arabs
46.
The City of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?
a)
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam
b)
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
c)
Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism
d)
Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
47.
Why did people join in fighting in the Crusades?
a)
They thought it would help them to practice their fighting skills
b)
They thought it would help them to get rich
c)
They thought it would help them to get into heaven
d)
All of the above
48.
What was the result of the First Crusade?
a)
The Crusaders were defeated and returned home
b)
The Crusaders captured and gained control of Jerusalem
c)
The Crusaders got greedy and attacked Constantinople
d)
The Crusaders never made it to the Holy Land
49.
Not counting the Crusade of Children, How many Crusades were there?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
7
d)
9
50.
What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
a)
A blue sword
b)
A yellow lion
c)
A red cross
d)
A black snake
51.
True of False: the majority of the Crusades were very successful in capturing the Holy Land.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
What religious leader from the Catholic Church helped to organize the First Crusade?
a)
The Bishop of Constantinople
b)
Stephen Harding
c)
The Pope
d)
Saint Benedict
53.

In the Late Middle Ages, there was a struggle in power in Europe between: (choose all that apply):

a)

Popes

b)

Lords

c)

Monks

d)

Kings

54.

EXCOMMUNICATION happens when:

a)

The pope stops giving your kingdom money unless you fight holy wars for him.

b)

The pope "kicks you out" of the church, taking away your chance to go to heaven.

c)

The pope sends priests and monks to assist a kingdom in feeding and aiding the poor.

d)

The pope makes the call across all of the church for a Crusade, or holy war.

55.

When the Christian church split in two, the western portion of Europe under the pope became known as:

a)

The Eastern Orthodox Church

b)

The Holy Byzantine Church

c)

The Roman Catholic Church

d)

The Holy Roman Empire

56.

When the Christian church split in two, the eastern portion of Europe became known as:

a)

The Eastern Orthodox Church

b)

The Holy Roman Empire

c)

The Holy Byzantine Church

d)

The Roman Catholic Church

57.

The fierce and brilliant king of England who fought in the 3rd Crusade was called:

a)

King Richard

b)

King Harold

c)

Saladin

d)

Bohemond

58.

The Muslim sultan who fought against the Christians in the 3rd Crusade was called:

a)

Mubahrak

b)

Saladin

c)

Mohammed

d)

Ibn Battuta

59.
Who fought in the Hundred Years' War?
a)
England and the U.S.
b)
England and France
c)
France and Spain
d)
Germany and France
60.
Why did Joan of Arc want to fight in the Hundred Years' War?
a)
Her father told her to
b)
She believed that religious visions were urging her to fight against the English
61.
Who attacked first in the Hundred Years War?
a)
France 
b)
England
62.
Who led the French to victory in a battle at Orleans?
a)
King Henry III
b)
King Edward I
c)
Joan of Arc
63.
What English king renewed the war in the early 1400's?
a)
Henry V
b)
John
c)
Robert
d)
Henry VIII
64.
What years was the Hundred Years War?
a)
1417-1543
b)
1212-1345
c)
1337-1456
d)
1342-1369
65.
Philip IV began what is known as the Avignon Captivity of the papacy. In what country is Avignon?
a)
Rome
b)
Israel
c)
Italy
d)
France
66.

The “Black Death” (bubonic plague)

a)

reduced Europe’s population.

b)

killed all the barbarians.

c)

killed more Moslems than Christians.

d)

was caused by rabid skunks.

67.

What name describes the type of society in medieval times?

a)

Tic Tok

b)

Tribal society

c)

Feudal Society

d)

Benevolent society

68.

What were five causes of the Black Plague?

a)

Rats, Fleas, Standards of living, Trade routes, over-population.

b)

Rats, Fleas, Standards of living, Trade routes, brush tail possums.

c)

Rats, poisoned carrots, Standards of living, Trade routes, over-population

d)

Rats, Fleas, Standards of living, Donald trump, over-population

69.
Where did the Black Plague first entered Europe?
a)
Through port cities first because of trade routes.
b)
The Black Death took several centuries to spread throughout Europe.
c)
The Black Death spread from Europe to Asia in 1854.
d)
The Black Death did not affect northern Europe the most.

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