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WorksheetsEarly Middle Ages Review-Ch 17
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The shape and elevation of the land in a region is called its
geography
topography
climate
vegetation
The geography and climates of northern and southern Europe caused both areas to
develop similar ways of life
build cities on islands for protection
develop a feudal system
develop a different way of life
The people who were most important in spreading Christianity throughout Europe were
the monks, missionaries and knights
Saint Benedict, Saint Partick, and the monks
Saint Patrick, Saint Benedict, and Charlemagne
the popes, missionaries, and monks
Who was Saint Patrick?
an Italian monk from the 500's
converted the Irish to Christianity
created rules for how monks should live
helped Charlemagne conquer parts of Europe
What can you infer about Charlemagne from his accomplishments?
He was interested in spreading feudalism.
He was not very concerned with education.
He did not think religion was important.
He wanted to gain great power in Europe.
The Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions of Europe directly caused the development of which system?
manor system
code of chivalry
Benedictine Rules
feudal system
What did knights receive in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord?
a weapon
a fief
an income
a title
Feudalism began to spread to Britain soon after what event?
Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans.
the Vikings began raiding northern Europe
William the Conqueror invaded Britain
Eleanor of Aquitaine married King Henry II of England
What was unusual about Eleanor or Aquitaine?
She ran a manor.
She had great political power.
She lived in a monastery.
She worked to support her family.
The growth of European citites around the year 1000 was caused by.
the increase of population and trade
the decrease of Viking raids
the end of the manor system
the spread of Christianity
What conclusion can you draw about the connection between religion and feudalism?
Feudalism worked best in Christian societies.
Feudalism could not operate in a society that was religious.
Feudalism was not successful in Buddhist societies.
Feudalism could operate in societies with different religions.
The period between 500 and 1500 is called the Middle Ages because many events took place in the middle of Europe.
true
false
During the Middle Ages, southern Europe was occasionally invaded by Vikings.
true
false
Eleanor of Aquitaine was Queen of France and Queen of England.
true
false
While nearly all Europeans were Christian, the Japanese were split among three different religions.
true
false
The differences between European and Japanese art during the Middle Ages can be explained by differences between European and Japanese religions.
true
false
What is the Latin word for 'Middle Age'?
medieval
monks
roles
peasants
People who try to convert others to a particular religion
serf
fiefs
missionaries
peasant
Religious men who lived apart from society
monks
serfs
fiefs
manor
Communities of monks
monasteries
chivalry
vassal
Clovis
Worker who was tied the land
serf
fiefs
peasant
manor
A large estate owned by a knight or lord
manor
serf
vassal
monks
A code of honorable behavior
chivalry
vassal
Clovis
peasant
Who was the King when the Franks became Christian?
Clovis
Henry II
medieval
roles
The feudal system ____________.
spread from Europe to Japan
lasted longer in Japan
did not last long in Europe or Japan
lasted longer in Europe
