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Worksheets7th Medieval Europe
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Worksheet time: 29mins
In 800, Charlemagne accepted the Pope's offer to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor. This act had the practical effect of
declaring that Rome was holier than any other city.
proving that the Pope was as powerful as the Byzantine emperor.
recognizing Charlemagne as the true head of the Catholic Church.
establishing Christianity as the religion of Europe.
Which statement best explains how Charlemagne affected European feudalism?
He weakened it by upholding the legal rights of peasants against wealthy landowners who sought to enslave them.
He strengthened it by sending his knights to serve in the army of the Byzantine Empire to gain military experience.
He weakened it by encouraging his nobles to sell much of their land to the recently arrived Vikings and Magyars.
He strengthened it by expanding the practice of giving land to nobles in exchange for loyalty and military service.
Which of these is a way that Catholic monasteries preserved ancient languages and learning?
They preserved artwork from Babylon and Persia.
They wrote stories about early Egyptian legends.
They taught ancient Chinese beliefs on religion.
They saved ancient Greek and Roman writings.
For much of the Middle Ages, both popes and kings claimed the authority to appoint high church officials. In 1076, Pope Gregory VII ordered kings and princes not to appoint any church officials. Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV defied this order, and Pope Gregory VII excommunicated him and also removed him from his throne.
How was the incident described above resolved?
Gregory VII was forced to allow Henry IV's appointments to the church.
Henry IV convinced Pope Gregory VII to resign his office.
Henry IV and Gregory VII were able to reach a compromise on the issue.
Henry IV appeared before Pope Gregory VII to ask for his forgiveness.
In 800, Charlemagne aided Pope Leo III by putting down a rebellion in Rome. In return, the Pope
gave him the title of Roman Emperor.
supported his takeover of Constantinople.
named him King of the Franks.
allowed him to occupy Rome.
-several located inside a manor
-located on rivers or streams
-located on trade routes
-traders and customers met at local trade fairs
The list above best describes
the rise of the nobles.
the growth of medieval towns.
the establishment of monasteries.
the causes of feudalism.
At the time of the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Christianity had not spread far beyond the cities and towns along the Mediterranean coast. Priests and monks traveled across the Alps to northern Europe as missionaries, converting people to Christianity. Monks began and ended their days and prayer. Some cared for the sick or worked copying religious manuscripts when they weren’t doing missionary work.
The monks discussed in the passage above gathered together in
the Hagia Sophia.
monasteries.
The Vatican.
cathedrals.
Which of the following is a major influence on the climate of Western Europe?
the Trade Winds
the Polar Easterlies
the Canary Current
the North Atlantic Drift
During the early 1200s, a group of English lords forced their king to sign a document known as the Magna Carta. This document accomplished several goals for these English lords such as ensuring that the king would not unfairly tax them or take their land. It stated that the king must follow English law. It also stated that people could not be held in jail without being charged with a crime or without a lawful judgement from their peers. More specifically, it stated that no one will be denied or delayed in receiving a fair trial.
Based on the passage, the Magna Carta limited the power of the English
lords
peasants
merchants
monarchs
No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions…except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land.
—Section from the Magna Carta, 1215
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial…
—Section from the Bill of Rights, Amendment VI, 1791
checks and balances
the right to have a lawyer
a jury of peers in court
presidential veto power
Which body of water is located nearest number 8 on the map?
Black Sea
North Sea
Baltic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Which number is nearest the English Channel on the map?
9
11
13
8
Which number is nearest the Alps on the map?
1
7
2
3
Which mountain range is nearest number 2 on the map?
Balkans
Pyrenees Mountains
Alps
Ural Mountains
Which of these best describes how Charlemagne changed Europe?
Charlemagne was the leader of the Protestant Reformation and a friend of Martin Luther.
Charlemagne consolidated most of Western Europe as founder of the Holy Roman Empire.
Charlemagne was the King of England and wanted to keep Europe separate from England.
Charlemagne and King William conquered England at the battle of Hastings in 1066.
Which of these best describes how William of Normandy changed the English Monarchy?
William was the rightful heir to the throne of England but would not accept the crown.
William claimed the throne as the ultimate authority over all feudal lords and subjects.
William was not of royal blood and took the crown of England by force and oppression.
William was crowned the King of England and immediately gave all power to the Church.
The Magna Carta was an English legal charter that was issued in 1215. Its basic principle required the king of England to follow the same laws as his subjects. It also protected the rights of individuals while limiting the power held by the government.
Why was the Magna Carta a significant document in the history of democracy?
The document established the procedures by which a representative form of government should be created.
The document was the first example of a group of citizens creating a court system with a jury.
The document represented a promise between government and citizens that the rule of law would be upheld.
The document was the first example of a peaceful revolution of citizens against a tyrannical monarchy.
As Charlemagne's Frankish kingdom began to decline in the early 900s C.E., there was a need for some kind of organized government in much of Europe. This need was often filled by small, independent leaders, usually lords. The system of land ownership and loyalty to a powerful noble is known as
a monarchy
republicanism
a dictatorship
feudalism
The system of feudalism is an example of
an industrial economy.
a religious empire
a local government
a monarchy
Which reason best explains why serfs worked on the land for vassals?
in hopes of owning their own farms
to serve the needs of the church
for wages in return for raising crops
to have a place to live
Which statement best describes feudalism?
a way for the church to collect more taxes to support the priests
a way for the military to have more power over the peasants and nobility
an agreement that allowed peasants to own land if they paid high taxes
an arrangement that allowed peasants to use land in exchange for service to a nobleman
What was one of the main features of society during the medieval period?
Most people lived in small farming communities.
People began to use paper money instead of coins.
Most people lived in large cities.
People began to demand more freedoms.
The political order under feudalism was dependent upon the relationship between lords and their vassals. The responsibility of the vassal included
the promise to spread the Christian faith to their lands.
an agreement to keep the lower classes under control.
the payment of taxes to the king or queen of the country.
an oath of loyalty and a pledge of military service.
Which of the following best describes a fief?
the estate that was granted to the vassal
the oath of loyalty sworn to the monarch
the peasants who worked the farm land
the income raised by the peasants
Manorialism can best be described as
the economic ties between the nobles and the peasants who worked on their lands.
the process of how a nobleman's son in the Middle Ages could become a knight.
the political relationships between the king or queen, the nobility, and the peasants.
the land given to monasteries by different governments as a show of loyalty to the Church.
• Attacks by Vikings and other invaders
• Weakening of centralized government
• Decision of nobles to take over local defense
The list above is describing
the economic consequences of feudalism.
the development of social classes during feudalism.
the political relationships under feudalism.
the reasons for the development of feudalism.
At the conclusion of the Reconquista, there were no more Islamic states in
Eastern Europe
North Africa
East Asia
Western Europe
The Spanish Inquisition was one of several actions taken to
create a more diverse Catholic society.
build a stronger Spanish economy.
support the Catholic Reformation.
ensure Spain would be a Catholic nation.
The reconquest of Portugal from the Islamic Moors ended in 1255, and the reconquest of Spain ended in 1492. But in the 16th century, both became
world powers.
disunified allies.
bitter enemies.
weakened states.
Which of the following explains Joan of Arc's importance to France in the Hundred Years' War?
The French people unified behind her and King Charles VII, and France was able to defeat England.
She encouraged the use of cannons, which ultimately turned the tide of battle to the French forces.
Her example caused more French women to emerge in the war as competent army leaders.
The English believed her claims that she heard God's voice and refused to fight her.
King Henry V encouraged the development of a unique English culture by
translating the Holy Bible into the English language.
ordering government documents to be written in informal English.
prohibiting the use of Latin in church services and publications.
banning the speaking of French in public places.
Which of the following was an effect of the Crusades on Jews?
Many Jews joined the Crusades to fight against Islam.
Jews in Jerusalem were freed from Islamic domination.
Many Jews emigrated to Russia during the Crusades.
Jewish villages also became targets of the Crusaders.
Which of the following was the site of the only victory achieved by the Crusaders in the Second Crusade?
Damascus
Ephesus
Constantinople
Lisbon
The Second Crusade was the second major crusade launched from Europe as part of a Catholic holy war against Islam. The Second Crusade began in 1147 in response to the capture of Edessa in 1146 by the forces of the Seljuk Turks. Edessa had been founded during the First Crusade and was one of its major successes. The Second Crusade was launched by Pope Eugene III, and was the first of the crusades to be led by European kings, namely Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany. The armies of the two kings took separate routes across Europe to Anatolia.
What was the result of this Second Crusade?
The Crusaders failed to reach the Holy Land.
It ended with the defeat of the Seljuk Turks.
It eliminated the need for a third Crusade.
The Crusaders failed to recapture Edessa.
What was one religious consequence of the Black Plague in Europe?
There was a decline in interest of becoming a Catholic priest.
Many Christians wanted a new pope to stop the disease by prayer.
Many Christians began to question their faith in the church.
There was an increase in the creation of Catholic cathedrals for worship.
What was one economic consequence of the Black Plague in Europe?
It decreased the use of currency for trade.
It increased the value of farm land.
It decreased the number of goods available.
It increased wages for workers.
The 800-year conquest during which several Christian nations on the Iberian peninsula sought to reclaim their land from the Moors was called
the Reconquista.
the Enlightenment
the Renaissance.
the Crusades.
Which two groups were expelled from Spain and Portugal in the 1490s?
the Franks and Goths
the Vikings and Huns
the French and English
the Moors and Jews
The First Crusade had the intended goal of capturing which city?
Rome
Cairo
Mecca
Jerusalem
Which of the following was a lasting effect on Europe as a result of the Crusades?
Trade between Europe and the East increased.
Many Europeans converted to Islam.
Europe became more isolated.
Many Muslims moved to Europe.
The Crusades began soon after the Seljuk Turks threatened which of the following Christian states?
the Holy Roman Empire
the Kingdom of France
the Kingdom of England
the Byzantine Empire
From the viewpoint of the Christians, which crusade was considered the most successful?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
The Crusades exposed Western Europeans to ideas and discoveries of the Muslim world, resulting in
an increase in European education.
an understanding and peace between Christians and Muslims.
a significant decrease in Christianity within Europe itself.
a hatred for Muslim culture within Europe.
Which of the following was an effect that the Crusades had on Muslim kingdoms?
It united them in defense against the Crusaders.
It led Muslims to fight each other in civil war.
It started a reformation of the Muslim religion.
It caused them to end most trade with the West.
Which person called on all Christian warriors to fight against the Muslims in order to reclaim the Holy Land of Jerusalem?
Richard the Lionheart
Saladin
Charlemagne
Pope Urban II
• Sultan of Egypt and Syria
• successful capture of Jerusalem prompted the Third Crusade
• respected by Richard the Lionheart as a great general
Who is being described in the box?
Urban II
Philip Augustus
Saladin
Mehmed II
• King of England from 1189 to 1199
• undertook the Third Crusade in order to retake Jerusalem from the Muslims
• known for bravery and his leadership but ultimately failed to take the city from Muslim control
Richard the Lionheart
Saladin
Urban II
Frederick Barbarossa
". . . the tale of one thousand three hundred and forty-eight when in the illustrious city of Florence, the fairest of all the cities of Italy, there made its appearance that deadly pestilence, which, whether disseminated by the influence of the celestial bodies, or sent upon us mortals by God in His just wrath by way of retribution for our iniquities . . ."
—The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio
What event is Boccaccio referring to in this excerpt?
the Mongolian invasion
the Crusades
the War of the Roses
the Bubonic Plague
One effect the Bubonic Plague had on Europe was that it
increased the productivity of labor.
increased the diversity of labor.
decreased the supply of labor.
decreased the cost of labor.
"The dying Tartars, stunned and stupefied by the immensity of the disaster brought about by the disease, and realizing that they had no hope of escape, lost interest in the siege. But they ordered corpses to be placed in catapults and lobbed into the city in the hope that the intolerable stench would kill everyone inside. What seemed like mountains of dead were thrown into the city, and the Christians could not hide or flee or escape from them, although they dumped as many of the bodies as they could in the sea."
—Gabriele de’ Mussi
Which of the following statements about the Middle Ages is best supported by the excerpt?
Disease was not really understood by people.
Disease brought an end to trading.
Disease was used as a weapon.
Disease did not have a significant impact on societies.
The Bubonic Plague had the largest effect on what part of Africa?
Western Africa
Northern African
Eastern Africa
Southern Africa
Where did the Bubonic Plague first start spreading in Europe?
Sicilian ports
Spanish ports
British villages
German villages
One reaction the Mongols had to the Bubonic Plague that helped slow its spread in Asia was to
limit the food supply.
cut off trade routes like the Silk Road.
conquer portions of Southeast Asia.
develop a vaccine.
What reason do historians usually give for early English victories during the Hundred Years War?
The French were fighting on unfamiliar ground, having invaded English held territory.
The English believed more strongly in their reasons for fighting than the French.
The French were greatly outnumbered at almost every battle by the English.
The English had superior weapons, including long bows and cannons.
• Became king of England in 1413 during the Hundred Years War
• Known as a great military leader
• He and his forces defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt
Edward I
Richard I
Phillip VI
Henry V
What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years War?
The people of France blamed England for causing the Plague.
The king of England also claimed to be the king of France.
England and France disagreed over who the rightful pope was.
England and France disagreed over where their border was.
King of England; and you, Duke of Bedford, who call yourself Regent of the Kingdom of France; give up to the Maid [Joan of Arc] the keys of all the good towns in France which you have taken, and broken into. She is quite ready to make peace, if you are willing to give her satisfaction, by giving and paying back to France what you have taken. And as for you, archers, companions-in-arms, gentlemen and others who are before the town of Orleans, return to your own countries, by God's order; and if this be not done, then hear the message of the Maid, who will shortly come upon you, to your very great hurt.
Section of a letter from Joan of Arc
March 22, 1428
Which of these is most evident by this letter, written during the Hundred Years War?
Joan considered France and England to be separate nations.
Joan did not believe the king of England had any authority.
Joan commanded France's armies throughout the entire war.
Joan was given permission to negotiate for the king of France.
