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Medieval Europe Unit

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which geographic feature makes up part of the border between Europe and Asia?

a)

Balkan Peninsula

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Rhine River

d)

Ural Mountains

2.

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Alps?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

Which number correctly identifies the location of the North European Plain?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Which number correctly identifies the location of the English Channel?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

Which number correctly identifies the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

6.

Which bodies of water border Europe?

Select two that apply.

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

East Asian Sea

c)

Gulf of Guinea

d)

Persian Gulf

e)

Mediterranean Sea

7.

This is a map of Europe. Which number correctly identifies the Atlantic Ocean?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

8.

Why does Great Britain (England) have a mild climate despite being located near the Arctic Circle?

a)

The Ural Mountains protect Great Britain from Arctic cold fronts.

b)

The Rhine River limits the changes in weather in the region.

c)

The North Atlantic Drift surrounds Great Britain with warm water currents.

d)

The Mediterranean Sea regulates the regional temperature

9.

What was the original purpose of monasteries in the Middle Ages?

a)

to gain wealth through investment and tuition costs

b)

to destroy the feudal system through politics

c)

to provide homes for people who dedicated their lives to studying Christianity

d)

to raise troops needed to continue the Crusades

10.

Religious texts created by the Catholic Church helped preserve which language during the Middle Ages of Europe?

a)

Chinese

b)

Egyptian

c)

Latin

d)

Mesopotamian

11.

During the Middle Ages, what are two ways that monasteries became centers of learning in Europe? (Choose 2)

a)

Monasteries conducted scientific observations and experiments.

b)

Monks opened schools to teach people to read and spread the Christian faith.

c)

Monasteries became places of seclusion and private worship for all people.

d)

Monks created hand-made copies of important books such as the Bible.

12.

Which of the following was responsible for 1.) the preservation of knowledge and 2.) the spread of the Catholic Church into central Europe during the Middle Ages?

a)

colonization

b)

feudalism

c)

manorialism

d)

monasteries

13.

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact Western Europe?

a)

It led to the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe.

b)

It divided much of Western Europe and weakened the role of the Catholic Church.

c)

It weakened the economy of Western Europe.

d)

It united much of Western Europe and increased the influence of the Catholic Church.

14.

Which historical figure is responsible for making Christianity the main religion of Europe?

a)

Brahma

b)

Buddha

c)

Charlemagne

d)

Confucius

15.

What was the relationship between Charlemagne's rule and feudalism?

a)

It established feudalism as the primary governmental system of Europe

b)

It transformed feudalism to make it more fair and profitable

c)

It completely ended feudalism and established monarchy instead

d)

It began the slow decline of feudalism

16.

Which two of the following are true of the relationship between Pope Leo and Charlemagne?

a)

Charlemagne protected the pope from his political opponents

b)

Charlemagne captured the pope and forced him to obey

c)

The pope excommunicated Charlemagne for his sinful behavior

d)

The pope declared Charlemagne the new Roman emperor

17.

This historical figure was responsible for 1.) founding the Holy Roman Empire, 2.) making Christianity the major religion of central Europe, and 3.) establishing feudalism in Europe.

a)

Charlemagne

b)

Joan of Arc

c)

Kublai Khan

d)

William the Conqueror

18.

This image shows the European feudal system that was used during the Middle Ages. The image illustrates what primary relationship between groups in the feudal system?

a)

Those with food traded it for money.

b)

Those who remained loyal were given free protection.

c)

Those who provided services were given money.

d)

Those with land (or fiefs) exchanged it to gain protection and loyalty.

19.

How did feudalism shape the development of towns in Europe?

a)

Feudalism created a society in which all people shared wealth and property equally.

b)

Feudal manors and their surrounding farms became the centers of society.

c)

Feudal manors encouraged people to live outside of towns and commute to work.

d)

Feudalism encouraged the breakup of several regional cities.

20.

How did lords gain wealth from the manor system?

a)

Peasants worked their lands in exchange for crops.

b)

Knights did not have to pay taxes.

c)

Religious leaders paid rent to stay in power.

d)

Craftsmen worked for free.

21.

How did European leaders use the feudal system to maintain power during the Middle Ages?

a)

They increased the wealth of commoners by creating open markets of trade.

b)

They allowed commoners to elect leaders and create militias.

c)

They distributed land in exchange for money and military support.

d)

They created government positions for the families with the least amounts of land.

22.

What is the best explanation of the feudal system of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

a)

A merchant employs villagers to work in his shop.

b)

An apprentice learns a skilled trade and joins a guild.

c)

A lord gives land to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service.

d)

A king allows peasants to participate in government.

23.

How did William the Conqueror impact English society?

a)

He brought feudalism into England.

b)

He isolated England from continental Europe.

c)

He removed England from the Catholic Church.

d)

He brought new diseases into England.

24.

How did William the Conqueror come to power in England during the 11th century?

a)

The Byzantine Empire protected England from foreign invasions.

b)

Norman forces won the Battle of Hastings.

c)

The Roman Empire collapsed.

d)

International trade increased the wealth of English merchants.

25.

Why did William the Conqueror invade England at the Battle of Hastings?

a)

He believed that he was the heir to the English throne.

b)

He wanted to spread Islam.

c)

He wanted to spread feudalism.

d)

He believed that military conflicts strengthened trade.

26.

The introduction of feudalism to England and the origins of the modern English language are both consequences of what event?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Battle of Hastings

c)

First Crusade

d)

Black Death

27.

Why is the Magna Carta considered an important historical document?

a)

It was the first document to place limits on the power of a monarch.

b)

It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens.

c)

It established the practice of mercantilism.

d)

It determined the physical boundaries of Europe.

28.

How did the writing of the Magna Carta impact European feudalism?

a)

It strengthened feudalism by increasing the power of the monarchs.

b)

It weakened feudalism by limiting the power of the monarchs.

c)

It weakened feudalism by taking power away from the peasants.

d)

It strengthened feudalism by establishing nation-states.

29.

This is a quote from the Magna Carta. "For a trivial offence, a free man shall be fined only in proportion to the degree of his offence, and for a serious offence correspondingly, but not so heavily as to deprive him of his livelihood. In the same way, a merchant shall be spared his merchandise, and a villain the implements of his husbandry, if they fall upon the mercy of a royal court. None of these fines shall be imposed except by the assessment on oath of reputable men of the neighborhood." Based on this quote, which statement is true?

a)

The Magna Carta strengthened the rule of law in England.

b)

The Magna Carta increased the power of the monarchy in England.

c)

The Magna Carta established a direct democracy in England.

d)

The Magna Carta prevented justice reform in England.

30.

This is a quote from the Magna Carta. "No free man shall be taken or imprisoned or [deprived of his land] or outlawed, or exiled, or in any way ruined, nor will we go against or send against him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land." Based on this quote, which statement is true?

a)

The Magna Carta weakened the rights of individual citizens.

b)

The Magna Carta prevented the rule of law.

c)

The Magna Carta established the practice of trial by jury.

d)

The Magna Carta protected the power of local police forces.

31.

Which famous King was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?

a)

Henry VIII

b)

James II

c)

Charles II

d)

King John

32.

How did the Magna Carta encourage the growth of a representative government in England?

a)

It limited the power of the monarch and allowed nobles more participation in government.

b)

It established Parliament and allowed all people to participate in elections.

c)

It ended the monarchy and established a direct democracy for the nation.

d)

It created a Great Council made up of representatives from the peasant class.

33.

Which of the following is not one of the main accomplishments of the Magna Carta?

a)

granted the right to vote

b)

established trial by jury

c)

established rule of law

d)

limited the ruler's power

34.

This is a quote from a letter written by Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV to Pope Gregory VII in 1076: "Our Lord, Jesus Christ, has called us to kingship, but has not called you to the priesthood. You who have not been called by God have taught that our bishops who have been called by God are to be [rejected]...." According to this quote, how did Henry IV view the relationship between monarchs and the church?

a)

He believed that monarchs should have power over the church.

b)

He believed that monarchs and the church should share power equally.

c)

He believed that the church should have power over monarchs.

d)

He believed that the church should be able to rule separately from monarchs.

35.

What was one common cause of tensions between the Papacy and European monarchs during the Middle Ages?

a)

disagreements over how to distribute land to serfs

b)

disagreements over who held power over the other

c)

disagreements over the citizenship of peasants

d)

disagreements over the use of mercantilism

36.

This is a quote from a letter written by Pope Gelasius I. "There are two powers by which this world is chiefly ruled: the sacred authority of the priesthood and the authority of kings." How did the idea expressed in this quote impact European society?

a)

It led to a period of political stability.

b)

It unified the monarchies of Europe.

c)

It increased tensions between monarchs and church leaders.

d)

It inspired the rise of democratic and representative governments.

37.

This chart lists several common conflicts between European monarchs and one other group during the Middle Ages.

Which group completes this chart?

a)

Catholic Leaders

b)

Foreign Traders

c)

Muslim Leaders

d)

Poor Farmers

38.

This is a map of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the region in which most conflicts of the Crusades took place?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

39.

The Crusades defined a conflict between which two religions?

a)

Christianity and Islam

b)

Christianity and Hinduism

c)

Islam and Hinduism

d)

Islam and Judaism

40.

What is one characteristic of the routes taken by crusaders?

a)

No crusaders traveled by sea.

b)

Many crusaders traveled through Rome.

c)

Few crusaders actually made it to their destination.

d)

Most crusaders traveled through Constantinople.

41.

Which historical figure helped inspire European involvement during the Crusades?

a)

Charlemagne

b)

Joan of Arc

c)

Saladin

d)

Pope Urban II

42.

What impact did the Crusades have on the feudal system?

a)

They reinforced feudalism because it strengthened the bonds between nobles and peasants.

b)

They encouraged feudalism since more peasants took on military roles for the nobles.

c)

They ended feudalism since nobles and peasants adopted the economic system used in the Holy Land.

d)

They weakened feudalism since many nobles were killed or lost their wealth and fortunes.

43.

What was the military result of the First Crusade in 1099 CE?

a)

European Christians captured Jerusalem.

b)

Norman invaders took control of England.

c)

Muslim forces conquered the Iberian Peninsula.

d)

Ottoman Turks overthrew the Byzantine Empire.

44.

During the 3rd Crusade, Muslim forces led by Saladin recaptured Jerusalem, England's King Richard the Lionheart led crusader armies against Saladin's forces, and Saladin and King Richard agreed to a truce.

Which statement best describes the result of these events?

a)

European Christians decided not to go on any more Crusades.

b)

Saladin and King Richard I worked together to fight the Byzantine Empire.

c)

Muslims controlled Jerusalem but allowed Christians access to its holy sites.

d)

The failure to defeat Saladin caused a split between Eastern and Roman Christianity.

45.

The Crusades led to the sharing of ideas between what two regions?

a)

Asia and northern Africa

b)

Asia and North America

c)

Europe and North America

d)

Europe and the Middle East

46.

How did the Crusades have a positive impact on Europe?

a)

They decreased the population of Europe.

b)

They increased conflicts between Europe and the Middle East.

c)

They decreased the popularity of Christianity in Europe.

d)

They increased interaction between Europe and outside cultures.

47.

Which religious group maintained control of the Middle East after the Crusades?

a)

Buddhists

b)

Christians

c)

Hindus

d)

Muslims

48.

The Crusades increased interactions between European civilizations and which other group?

a)

Catholic civilizations

b)

Muslim civilizations

c)

Native American civilizations

d)

West African civilizations

49.

How did the Crusades have a positive impact on European cultures?

Select two that apply.

a)

Europe gained permanent control of the Holy Lands.

b)

Interactions with cultures outside of Europe increased.

c)

European civilizations became more isolated from each other.

d)

Democratic governments became more popular in Europe.

e)

New technologies and goods were introduced to Europe.

50.

How did the Crusades impact Jewish Europeans?

a)

Many gained power as they joined the Christians to control the Holy Land.

b)

Many found economic success as they filled the jobs left behind by the Crusaders.

c)

Many gained political power as local Christian churches lost control of Europe.

d)

Many were persecuted and killed for not believing in Christianity.

51.

This map shows the spread of the Black Death. What conclusion can be drawn from this map?

a)

The plague only affected people in Europe.

b)

The plague started in Europe and was spread along sea routes.

c)

The plague spread into major cities in the interior of Africa.

d)

The plague was spread to Europe from Asia along trade routes.

52.

How did the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy?

a)

The merchant class developed.

b)

The circulation of currency decreased.

c)

The number of consumers increased.

d)

The feudal system became more popular.

53.

How did the Black Death have a positive impact on the economy of Europe?

a)

It decreased the demand for goods.

b)

It inspired the creation of labor unions.

c)

It brought an end to feudalism and increased the wages of average workers.

d)

It increased the number of consumers within the economy.

54.

How did the growth of the merchant class and trade in Europe impact international commerce?

a)

Governments refused to support trade with foreign cultures.

b)

Religious leaders collected heavy taxes that limited profits.

c)

Banks developed systems of credit to make trade easier.

d)

Bartering replaced the use of currencies.

55.

Which of the following is the best title for this chart?

a)

Effects of the Crusades

b)

Effects of the Reconquista

c)

Effects of the Hundred Years War

d)

Effects of the Black Death

56.
  • - Agricultural Improvements

  • - New Technologies

  • - Growth of Towns

  • -Increased Commerce

  • - Rise of a Merchant Class

  • -Growth of Banking

The bullets above list many changes to Europe as it recovered from the bubonic plague. Which of the following best summarizes these changes?

a)

The growth of feudalism and manorialism

b)

The emergence of the modern economy

c)

The increasing isolation of Europe

d)

The political effects of the plague

57.

The Hundred Years’ War was a conflict between England and which other nation?

a)

China

b)

Egypt

c)

France

d)

Russia

58.

How did the Hundred Years’ War have a lasting impact on Europe?

a)

It isolated Europe from trade routes in the Middle East.

b)

It increased the political influence of Judaism.

c)

It led to the development of a uniquely English culture.

d)

It led to the development of a uniquely Japanese culture.

59.

The following is a list of accomplishments of one historical figure.

  • - Helped lift the siege of Orléans in 1429

  • - Was captured and put on trial by the English in 1430

  • - Was executed by being burned at the stake in 1431

  • - Became a saint of the Catholic Church in 1909

Which historical figure completes this chart?

a)

Henry V

b)

Saladin

c)

Joan of Arc

d)

William the Conqueror

60.

What was the long term impact of King Henry V’s rejection of the French language and culture during the Hundred Years War?

a)

People in England speak English, not French

b)

French culture no longer has any influence in England

c)

Old English became the main language of Europe

d)

French language and culture died out completely

61.

Which historical figure helped bring a peaceful end to the Hundred Years War?

a)

Joan of Arc

b)

Charlemagne

c)

Henry V

d)

William the Conqueror

62.

Why is the Hundred Years War so significant to European history?  (Select 2 Answers)

a)

It strengthened the kings in England and France.

b)

It led to the end of the Crusades throughout Europe and the Holy Land.

c)

William the Conqueror was now named king of the European Union.

d)

England and France both became more united and began to take the form of what we know them as today.

63.

These maps show the changes in Islamic influence in Spain over several centuries.


Which historical event caused the changes seen in these maps?

a)

Fall of the Roman Empire

b)

Rise of the Byzantine Empire

c)

The Bubonic Plague

d)

The Reconquista

64.

Why did the Inquisition come to power in Spain during the 15th century?

a)

The monarchy in Spain wanted to weaken the power of the Catholic Church.

b)

The monarchy in Spain wanted to strengthen the economy.

c)

The monarchy in Spain wanted to remove all non-Christians from their kingdom.

d)

The monarchy in Spain wanted to create a strong naval force.

65.

How did the Muslim conquest of Spain impact European culture?

a)

The works of Muslim scholars helped start the Renaissance.

b)

The creation of Muslim temples made Islam the main religion of Europe.

c)

The use of Muslim economic principles inspired the feudal system.

d)

The development of Muslim literature helped create the alphabet.

66.

How did the Reconquista impact Spanish and Portuguese kingdoms during the Middle Ages?

a)

It established democratic governments in the kingdoms.

b)

It established Catholicism as the main religion of the kingdoms.

c)

It increased the popularity of Islam in the kingdoms.

d)

It decreased the power of monarchies in the kingdoms.

67.

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain forced out the last Muslim rulers from Spain in 1492 CE. This completed the long military and political campaign known by which name?

a)

The Hajj

b)

The Great Schism

c)

The Protestant Reformation

d)

The Reconquista

68.

Using the map, identify where the Spanish Reconquista and Inquisition happened.

a)

The Alps

b)

The Iberian Peninsula

c)

The Balkan Peninsula

d)

The Italian Peninsula