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WorksheetsThe Medieval World
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Traditionally, the medieval period is said to begin with what event?
the crowning of Charlemagne
the voyages of Columbus
the reconquista
the fall of the Western Roman Empire
Which of these correctly arranges the general hierarchy of the European feudal system from highest to lowest?
1) peasants, 2) lords, 3) monarch, 4) knights
1) lords, 2) monarch, 3) knights, 4) peasants
1) knights, 2) peasants, 3) monarch, 4) lords
1) monarch, 2) lords, 3) knights, 4) peasants
Which of the Five Pillars of Islam is depicted in this illustration?
alms
jihad
hajj
sharia
Which answer best categorizes the importance of the following items?
Declaration of faith; Pray five times daily; Charity to the poor; Fast during Ramadan; Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca
commandments from each of the five books comprising the holy Quran
duties common to Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
the fundamental duties comprising the Pillars of Islam
the most important laws comprising Islamic Sharia
Which of the following characteristics would apply only to Shia Islam?
Follows the teachings of Muhammad as told in the Quran
Monotheistic, Abrahamic faith worshiping Allah as the one true god
Believe only descendents of Muhammad may lead
Believe any good Muslim can lead
“I am the punishment of God . . . If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.”
—Genghis Khan
This quote speaks about the conquests of what people?
the Byzantines.
the Mongols.
the Romans.
the Persians.
How would you BEST describe the factors contributing to the development of the political and social system of feudalism?
Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars invaded Europe at a time of political weakness.
The powerful Roman army continued to safeguard citizens of the empire.
Vandals, Goths, and Saxons arriving in Europe caused great economic growth.
The population of cities declined so rapidly rulers could not maintain order.
Which was an agricultural improvement during the Middle Ages?
three field system
use of oxen
wooden plows
the wheel
Sunni Muslims believe
the successor to Muhammad should be chosen by the Muslim community.
the successor to Muhammad should be a member of Muhammad's family.
A large estate, with a castle, church, fields, and workers
Fief
Manor
Deforestation
Cathedral
What is the holy text of Islam that is written in Arabic?
Qur'an (Koran)
Bible
Torah
Vedas
What is the holy month of Islam called?
Qur'an
Ramadan
Hajj
Zakat
What people were sometimes falsely accused of starting the Black death and were persecuted?
Christians
Muslims
Heretics
Jews
The Muslims and Christians were fighting over which city during the First Crusade?
London
Jerusalem
Paris
Babylon
