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WorksheetsMiddle Ages Test Review
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 33mins
The Crusades were fought mainly over control of which area of land?
A
B
C
D
The Crusades were a series of wars between what 2 religious groups?
Muslims and Christians
Buddhists and Muslims
Sunni and Shia
Christians and Buddhists
What best describes people that took part in the Crusades?
They were all members of the Roman Catholic Church
They were from all levels of society
They were highly trained soldiers
Only the knights fought in the Crusades
What is the main city in the Holy Land that Christians, Jews and Muslims all consider sacred?
Rome
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Cairo
The Crusades weakened and brought an end to this social/government system
Democracy
Caste System
Monarchy
Feudalism
The First Crusade was called for by _______________________, who wanted to ensure the safety of pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem.
King Richard I
Saladin
Pope Urban II
The People
Who led the Muslims against the Christians in the 3rd Crusade?
Pope Urban II
King Richard I
Saladin
Innocent III
Who led the Christian Crusaders against the Muslims during the 3rd Crusade?
King Richard I "The Lionheart"
Pope Urban II
Saladin
Innocent III
Which crusade ended in a truce and negotiations between Richard I and Saladin?
1st Crusade
2nd Crusade
3rd Crusade
4th Crusade
What was the cause of the 2nd crusade?
Christians wanted to travel to Jerusalem safely
Saladin created a treaty to not allow Christians to travel to Jerusalem
The Christian state of Edessa that was established fell
What impact did the Crusades have on the people of Europe?
Increased isolation from the East
Strengthened feudalism
Undermined the power of the church
Renewed and boosted trade and economic activity
Which statement best describes the effect of the 3rd Crusade? Pick 2
Christians capture Jerusalem and are able to control the land
Christians fail to capture Jerusalem and it remains in Muslim hands
Saladin lost Jerusalem and 4 Crusader states were set up
Saladin and Richard the Lionheart sign a truce allowing Christians to travel to the Holy Land freely.
Which crusades could be considered successes? Pick 2
1st Crusade
2nd Crusade
3rd Crusade
4th Crusade
Which of the following statements does NOT describe the economic effects of the Crusades in Europe?
Trade decreased due to hard feelings among Christians and Muslims
Goods traveled from the Middle East for the first time since the Fall of Rome
Trade increased and old Roman roads were used for travel and trade
Technology and innovation arrived which stimulated exploration
Which statement does NOT describe the political effects of the Crusades on Europe?
Trade helps to bring an end to feudalism and helps with growth of towns
The Kings power increases, especially over the lords
The Church gains power since the Christians won the Holy Land.
The church loses power
What were the crusades?
A series of wars between lords and kings to win back the Holy Land
A series of holy wars between Christians and Muslims to win back the Holy Land
A series of routes that led people to Jerusalem
A major world failure for all religions
What was the government system used during the Middle Ages?
Manorialism
Feudalism
Dictatorship
Demcracy
What was the economic system of the Middle Ages?
Manorialism
Feudalism
Dictatorship
Democracy
Which of these is the correct order of the Feudal Pyramid starting at the top and going down?
Knights, Nobles, Kings, Peasants
King, Knights, Nobles, Peasants
Peasants, Knights, Nobles, King
King, Nobles, Knights, Peasants
Which emperor unified Western Europe and helped to create the Holy Roman Empire?
William the Conqueror
Henry V
Charlemagne
Justinian
How did the creation of monasteries impact the development of Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
It decreased the influence of Latin on regional languages.
It made feudalism more profitable.
It made education more accessible.
It decreased the popularity of Christianity.
Which group in the system of feudalism would be in charge of a manor and the buildings/fields around it?
King
Nobles
Knights
Peasants
Which of the following groups of European citizens benefited the most from the feudal system?
King
Nobles
Knights
Peasants
What nobleman and cousin to the deceased King of England won the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Harold Hardrada
Edward the Confessor
How did William the Conqueror come to power in England during the 11th century?
The Byzantine Empire protected England from foreign invasions.
Norman forces won the Battle of Hastings.
The Western Roman Empire collapsed.
International trade increased the wealth of English merchants.
Although slightly different in the two empires, what religion was the official religion of the Byzantine and Holy Roman Empires?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Which group in the system of feudalism had the least amount of social power in the system?
Kings
Nobles
Knights
Peasants
In medieval Europe, a manor was:
A building used to store harvested crops throughout the growing season
All lands controlled by a lord/noble, specifically referring to the large home they lived in
Another name to refer to peasants
A religious center for learning and worship
This is a painting created during the Middle Ages. What aspect of European culture does this painting show?
Capitalism
Catholicism
Fedualism
Judaism
How did Charlemagne impact the Holy Roman Empire?
He allowed Muslim traders to control the government of the Empire.
He decreased the amount of land controlled by the Empire.
He prevented the use of feudalism within the Empire.
He made Christianity the official religion of the Empire.
What is one way that monasteries impacted Europe during the Middle Ages?
They helped to stop conflicts between the feudal kings and lords.
They increased trade along the Mediterranean Sea.
They helped spread the religion of Christianity.
They prevented the spread of the bubonic plague.
What was one of the reasons that education increased in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Trade with North America increased.
Charlemagne championed the education of all not just the clergy
Europe became more isolated from other regions.
The Mongols invaded and brought religion with them
Which of the following is NOT true about Charlemagne?
He established Feudalism
He established Christianity in his kingdom
His empire became the Holy Roman Empire
He helped to unite England
Which language was brought form France after the Battle of Hastings and influenced the English language today.
Norman French
Scottish
Latin
Greek
Which of the following was NOT an aspect of their culture that the Normans brought with them to England?
Norman French
Democracy
Domesday Book
Castles
Which of these rulers founded a different version of Feudalism where everyone was loyal to him?
Charlemagne
Justinian
Henry V
William the Conqueror
Who was so terrible as a king that the nobles felt the need to create the Magna Carta?
Richard the Lionheart
Henry V
Edward III
John
Which of these is not true of the Magna Carta?
It guaranteed everyone to a jury trial
It limited the power of the king
It established the rule of law
Established a democratic government in England
The king not being above the law and having to follow the law is known as
The Rule of Kings
Manifest Destiny
The Rule of Law
Law and Order
Which document is known as the cornerstone of English Democracy?
(a)
The Black Death started in ______________ and spread to ________________.
Europe, Asia
Europe, North America
Asia, Europe
Asia, North America
True or false: The Black Death reduced the population of Europe by 40%?
True
False
All of the following are true about the impact of the Black Death on Europe except:
Increased the power of the church as people flocked to religion
It led to a labor shortage and drove up wages
It led to many technological and agricultural advancements
Increased commerce and helped developed a merchant class
___________________ spread from bacteria to rats to fleas to humans
Black Death
COVID
The Spanish Flu
Small Pox
Which military conflict lasted 116 years?
The Battle of Hastings
The Crusades
The Siege of Orleans
The Hundred Years War
Which battle during the Hundred Years War established the dominance of the Longbow?
Battle of Crecy
Battle of Poitiers
Battle of Agincourt
Battle of Orleans
The Battle of Poitiers is significant because
It led to the Treaty of Troyes, which made Henry V heir to throne of France
It established the dominance of the longbow
It led to the Treaty of Bretigny, which Edward renounced his claim on the French throne in exchange for Calais and Aquitaine
Gave prominence to Joan of Arc
Which ruler is considered one of the most influential English Kings because he helped spread the English language and shape the English culture.
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
Henry V
Urban II
In which battle did Henry V defeat the Dauphin of France and led to the Treaty of Troyes, where Henry V became the heir to the French Throne?
Battle of Crecy
Battle of Poitiers
Battle of Agincourt
Battle of Orleans
Joan of Arc rose in popularity after she helped to lift the siege at what city?
Agincourt
Paris
Orleans
Crecy
Who was the young French peasant girl that had religious visions that told her to save France and support Charles VII as King of France?
(a)
Which event helped to establish the boarders of England and France that we have today?
The Battle of Hastings
The Magna Carta
The Hundred Years War
The Crusades
True or false: The Crusades helped unify England and France and inspired patriotism for each country?
True
False
Which religious group was targeted in pogroms during the crusades?
Christians
Muslims
Jews
Buddhists
During the middle ages, there were two main powers that sometimes were united in their goals, but other times they worked against each other. What were the two powers? Select 2.
The Papacy
The Nobles
The Monarchs
The Peasants
The Muslims
The Letter A represents which geographic feature?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
The English Channel
The Letter F represents which geographic feature?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
The English Channel
The Letter C represents which geographic feature?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
The English Channel
The Letter E represents which geographic feature?
The Alps
The Ural Mountains
The North European Plain
The Rocky Mountains
The Letter B represents which geographic feature?
The Alps
The Ural Mountains
The North European Plain
The Rocky Mountains
The Letter D represents which geographic feature?
The Alps
The Ural Mountains
The North European Plain
The Rocky Mountains
In the Hundred Years War, England and France were fighting over what? Pick 2
Control of the Mediterranean Sea
Control of Northwestern France
Control of Southern England
Control of the English Channel
