WorksheetsUnit5 Charlemagne, Medieval Europe and The Crusades
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following terms describes an organization of people who all work in a common trade or craft?
Guild
Church
Cadre
Investure
In Europe, one of the long-term effects of the Crusades was
An increase in trade with the East and the growth of towns
Feudalism grew stronger
Islam spread into Europe
Europe slipped back into the “Dark Ages”
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as a church that..
favored separation from secular government
was a strong force that divided many people
was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments
avoided involvement in social and educational matters
Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Bubonic Plague on Europe?
An increase in wages and rise of the middle class
At least 40% - 60% of Europe's population was killed
Increase in the power of the church
Decline in the feudal system as people moved to cities for new opportunities
What was the stated purpose of the Crusades?
to lessen the economic power of Constantinople
to encourage diplomatic relations between France and the Seljuk Turks
to spread the advanced science of Western Europe
to retake Jerusalem for Christendom
Which was a direct effect of the feudal system in medieval Europe?
establishment of a rigid class structure
development of early trade routes
creation of a capitalist economy
requirement of church donations
Leaving one field fallow and unplanted in the three-field system used in Western Europe was important because:
it let the land recover its nutrients
it increased the amount of food which could be produced from one piece of land over an extended period of time
it gave farmers a place to graze their animals
all of the above
1) Desire to escape feudalism
2) Defense of the Holy Land
3) Forgiveness of sins
4) Desire for wealth and land in the Middle East
Which title would be best for the list above?
Reasons for the Reformation
European Motives for Crusading
Causes of the Fall of the Roman Empire
Reasons for the Great Schism
I._____________________
a. Decentralized Governments
b. Downfall of Cities
c. Disruption of Trade
d. Decline in Trade
What should the Litle of this list be?
Results of the German Invasions of the Late Roman Empire
Characteristics of Charlemagne's Reign
Characteristics of the European Renaissance
Results of the Protestant Reformation on Europe
Why was the practice of lay investiture opposed by Pope Gregory VII?
It led to fewer cathedrals being built.
It prevented the spread of religious ideas.
It encouraged debate about church teachings
It gave government leaders power over clergy.
What effect did the expansion of Christianity have on western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The region was provided with a common language.
A common culture helped unify groups separated by geography
A confederation of nations with one government was formed.
Regional economies expanded because of trade treaties
Charlemagne was credited for establishing the feudal system in the
Middle East
England
Holy Roman Empire
Constantinople
Why were the Seljuk Turks important early in the Crusades?
they invaded the Byzantine Empire's holdings near and in Jerusalem
they asked the pope for help in capturing Jerusalem
they attacked the Holy Roman Empire
they asked the pope for help fighting the Byzantines
How did the 3rd Crusades end?
Muslims were permanently driven out of the Holy Lnad
Muslims drove the Crusaders out of the Holy Land
the Crusaders established a permanent army in Jerusalem
Crusaders and Muslims signed a truce of peace
Which of the following was a knight’s main obligation to the lord?
to serve in battle
to build weapons and armor
farm the land
to pay taxes
Because of the 1st Crusade
the Christians were able to conquer Jerusalem and establish four Crusader states
the muslims defeated the Christians
there was a truce between Richard and Saladin
Christians lost control of Jerusalem
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
To retake Jerusalem
To spread Western European science
To encourage diplomacy between France and the Seljuk Turks
To conquer Constantinople
The decline of feudalism was caused by the 100 Years War, growth of trade, and
fall of Rome
raids of the Vikings
Charlamagne Holy Roman Empire
Bubonic Plague
What image does this best represent?
The dominant social system of exchange during the Middle Ages
The Illuminati
Medieval housing arrangements
Who lived in a castle during Medieval times
Who were "peasants" and who had power over them?
A delicious bird and hungry people
Poor agricultural laborers of the Medieval period and Nobles, Lords, Knights and the King
Poor agricultural laborers of the Medieval period and judges, policemen, and the Mayor
Poor agricultural laborers of the Medieval period and people who owned small houses
The Byzantine emperor asked for help in defending Jerusalem
The Seljuk Turks sent ships to attack Rome.
Vikings attacked parts of Vatican lands in southern Spain.
Charlemagne asked to be crowned Holy Roman emperor.
The term Lay-Investiture refers to
clothing worn by a priest at Mass.
sacraments received by non-Christians.
the exclusion of a member of a church community.
the official appointment of a bishop by non-Church officials.
Why were Jews forced to leave their country throughout the Middle Ages?
for their own safety
Prejudice against Jews led others to blame them for the plague
They left of their own free will.
They did not leave.
All are reasons for the end of feudalism EXCEPT.
Crossbow invention and new war tactics.
legal reforms
disease and wars
the development of towns and universities
The bargain made between the Lord and the Knight was
the knight would build a city on the Lord's land
The Lord would defend the Knight in battle
The Lord would grant the Knight land in exchang for military service
The Knight would build a monastary in exchnge for food
What was one result of large armies traveling great distances during the Crusades?
Slavery was eliminated
Cultural diffusion and trade increased
Democracy in the Moddle East grew
Europe's population severely declined
Which is NOT an impact of the Bubonic Plague on Europe?
An increase in wages for laborers
Europe's population was reduced by 60%
Increased the power of the Church
Decline of the feudal system
1st Ruler of the Holy Roman Empire
Clovis
Pope Leo III
Charlemagne
Prince Norbert V
All are services of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages EXCEPT
Spiritual Guidance
Building of schools and university
Providing healthcare
Gathering expeditions to Canada
Which was true about medieval manors?
Always on major trade routes
owned by the Catholic Churc
A self-sufficient unit
protected by an army of peasants
In a feudal system, the King would give lands called "fiefs" to
Nobles/Vassals
Priests
Knights
Peasants
Which could be another name for the Middle Ages
The Era of Equality
The Age of Perfect Health
The Age of the Church
The Age of Religious Harmony
This ethnic group was blamed (falsely) for the spread of the Bubonic Plague.
Catholics
Muslims
Jews
Hindus
Crowned Charlemagne the 1st Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in the year 800 C.E. (A.D.)
Pope Francis
Pope Benedict IV
Pope John Paul II
Pope Leo III
All of the following were services provided by the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages EXCEPT:
Sponsoring exploration in Africa
Education
Spiritual Guidance
Healthcare
All are causes for the decline of Feudalism EXCEPT:
The growth of towns
The revival of regional economies
The Crowning of the Holy Roman Emperor
The establishment of the bourgeoisie
Most economic activities on a feudal manor related to:
Herding
Agriculture
Banking
Industry
Why might a pope threaten to excommunicate a king during the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
to provide a community with a sense of security
to deny religious services to the king’s subjects
to create a unifying set of spiritual beliefs
to demonstrate their power over the ruler
Which of the following was a goal of a merchant guild?
to set standards for the quality of products
to control the number of goods that were traded
to prevent people from joining a profession
to ensure that prices remained low
Which of the following was true of social classes in the feudal system of Medieval Europe?
Social class was usually inherited.
It was easy to change social classes.
Most people were nobles.
The majority of people owned land
