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65 Middle Ages Quiz #2

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

a)

the manor system and the importance of land ownership

b)

absolute monarchies and strong central governments

c)

decreased emphasis on religion in daily life

d)

extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East

2.

What was the title for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church (Bishop of Rome)

a)

pope

b)

patriarch

c)

rabbi

d)

cleric

3.

Which political system is best described in the

outline above?

a)

Feudalism

b)

Absolutism

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

4.

political and social system during the Middle Ages

a)

Feudalism

b)

Manor System

c)

Imperialism

d)

Capitalism

5.

The capital city of Constantinople located between the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

a)

created tension between Turkish and Muslim travelers

b)

was a strategic location for trade between Europe and Asia

c)

traded primarily gold and salt

d)

isolated Africa from Asia

6.

“Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task.”


Which Empire is referred to in this quotation above?

a)

Hellenistic

b)

Mongol

c)

Byzantine

d)

Ottoman

7.

The cultural contributions shown in these photographs were developed during the

a)

Mesopotamian civilizations

b)

Tang dynasty

c)

Pax Romana

d)

Byzantine Empire

8.

person who controlled and distributed land during the Middle Ages in Europe

a)

lord

b)

vassal

c)

knight

d)

serf

9.

person who accepted land and gave military service during the Middle Ages in Europe

a)

lord

b)

vassal

c)

knight

d)

serf

10.

mounted warrior on horseback that fought during the Middle Ages in Europe

a)

lord

b)

vassal

c)

knight

d)

serf

11.

person that was bound to the land during the Middle Ages in Europe and provided food and work in return for protection

a)

lord

b)

vassal

c)

knight

d)

serf

12.

What were the main features of the economic system depicted in the image above?

a)

Agriculture and community self-sufficiency.

b)

Silver and gold minted coins.

c)

Gold and salt mined from nearby deposits

d)

Paper currency issued by the central government.

13.

The Byzantine Empire can best be described as having a

a)

strong centralized government

b)

weak decentralized government

c)

weak centralized government

d)

strong decentralized government

14.

The kingdoms in Western Europe during the Middle Ages can best be described as

a)

strong centralized government

b)

weak decentralized government

c)

weak centralized government

d)

strong decentralized government