WorksheetsMedieval Europe
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 28mins
This event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe. (a)
All of the following were agricultural innovations EXCEPT
Use of iron tools
3-field crop rotation
Improved irrigation techniques
Use of hydro and wind power
Select ALL that were jobs for serfs.
Look after financial accounts
Build barns
Dig ditches
Take care of crops
Which of the following WAS a requirement for a vassal?
Take care of crops
Look after financial accounts
Give advice at court
Maintain the food supply
These people held the social, economic, and political power in the Middle Ages.
Plebeians
Peasants
Knights
Aristocrats
Standard prices and quality of goods were set by _____.
Guilds
Fiefs
Manors
Lords
Put the Medieval social pyramid in order.
The ______ _________ was an unwritten set of rules between a lord and a vassal.
(a)
What Pope gave a speech encouraging the First Crusade?
John
John Paul
Urban
Leo
The Crusades were meant to free the city of _________ from Muslim control.
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Beijing
Athens
Which of these did not happen during the Crusades?
Crusaders captured Jerusalem and set up Crusader States in the area.
Crusaders seized Mecca and held it for 2 years
Jerusalem was retaken by Muslims and the Crusader States were defeated
Crusaders sacked Constantinople and weakened the Byzantine Empire
What was the Black Death of the 14th century?
a disease amongst African people
a nighttime massacre of Catholics
a disease that decimated the European population
a disease that horribly disfigured and then killed Pope Pius IV
True or false, the Catholic Church was very powerful in Medieval Europe.
true
false
The Pope was ______________
the head of the Catholic Church
Seen as a spiritual representative of Jesus
often in a power struggle with kings
all of the above
2. This king conquered much of Europe and spread Christianity
Charlemagne
Thomas Aquinas
Saladin
Richard I
5. Nobles owned this type of estate
Manor
Chivalry
Guild
Clergy
10. What is feudalism?
A doctrine that society should be governed by certain ethical principles and that are part of nature
code of honorable behavior of knights
a particular system of faith and worship
A system of government where the king allotted land to his lords and barons. The lords and barons would then pledge their loyalty to the king and promise to protect his rule.
11. Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries long expansion
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Turks
15. You did not have to leave the manor for anything. This means it was...
dependent
inter-dependent
self-sufficient
17. What is manorialism?
A system based around self-sufficient farming estates, where the lord and the peasants lived off the land together
A system where everyone is really polite to one another
A system where people live in manor houses owned by the lord
A system based off extensive trade, where each farm specializes in only one good or service
Why did people join in fighting in the Crusades?
They thought it would help them practice their fighting skills.
They thought it would help them get rich.
They thought it would help them get into heaven.
All of these answers
Because of the Black Death —
people entered into feudal agreements for protection.
Africa became the most powerful continent.
people lost faith in the Church.
all monarchs of Europe and Asia died.
Byzantine culture worked to:
adapt barbarian ideas and religions for use within the empire.
preserve Greek and Roman knowledge and traditions.
create new ideas and traditions not based in the past.
remove Greek influences from all aspects of life.
Which technology, first developed by the Chinese, enabled the Ottoman Empire to expand militarily into western Asia, Europe, and northern Africa?
woodblock printing
wheelbarrow
gunpowder
magnetic compass
Defintion: Islam إسلام
A religion based off the teaching of people.
A religion based of the teaching of scriptures.
A religion based off the teaching of the Holy Bible.
A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah),
Definition: Allah الله
Holy book.
the one who submitted.
muslim song
Arabic word for God.
Define: Muslim مسلم
A follower of Jesus.
A follower of the Catholic Church.
A follower of Christianity.
A follower of Islam, means "one who has submitted"
Who is Muhammad?
A jewish teacher and healer; founded Christianity.
A world famous comedian.
Arab religious, social and political leader; founded Islamic religion.
A prophet.
Define: Ka’aba كعبة
An Arabic prophet.
The most sacred temple of Islam, located at Medina.
The most sacred temple of Islam, located at Mecca.
Arabic number.
Define: Pilgrimage الحج
A temple.
A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.
A religious prayer in that takes place daily.
A type of special food.
In medieval society, markets, festivals, and religious ceremonies took place at a
manor house
monastery
local church
university
What is a pilgrim?
a person who journeys to a religious location
a person who works to convert people to Christianity
a clergy member who lives with the general public
a clergy member who takes a vow of silence
Where did friars live?
monasteries
villages
universities
churches
How were classes at Europe's first universities similar to classes today?
They were taught in English
They were attended by boys and girls
Students had to take tests
Religion was not taught
Which of the following is a characteristic of Gothic cathedrals?
high ceilings
plain windows
small altars
central domes
Most art and architecture created in the Middle Ages was
inspired by the lives of kings
based on natural law
created by clergy members
concerned with religious expression
How were the lives of friars different from the lives of monks?
Monks were teachers; friars were not
Friars were allowed to marry; monks were not
Friars lived with the general public; monks lived alone
Monks lived in monasteries; friars lived in convents
Which of the following best explains why Gothic cathedrals were symbols of Christian faith?
They were filled with beautiful objects
They were towering and majestic
They were taller than other churches
Bishops held services there
