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Medieval Europe Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The fall of the Roman Empire happened because of fighting between the 2 generals, which made the government___________.

a)

strong

b)

powerful

c)

weak

d)

the best

2.

Saint Benedict wanted to dedicate his life to religion and ________.

a)

traveling

b)

art

c)

science

d)

helping others in need

3.

After the fall of the Roman Empire the roads and aqueducts fell apart.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

It's a lord, ________, serf. In order.

a)

king

b)

knight

c)

serf

d)

lord

5.

Why was the Bishop of Rome so Powerful?

a)

he had money

b)

he had land

c)

after the fall of the Roman Emperor his power grew

d)

controlled all of europe

6.

Why was their 2 Churches?

a)

The bishops had disagreements

b)

The invaders did not want that religion

c)

The pope and emperor went to war

d)

there was 2 religions

7.

What is feudalism?

a)

when the lords are in charge

b)

if you are the Bishop you have the most power

c)

land is traded for loyalty and services

d)

model parliament

8.

A Castles MAIN purpose?

a)

Look Fancy

b)

Defense

c)

Farming

d)

Relgion

9.

The rules of behavior that knights had to live by

a)

The Law

b)

Code Of Chivalry

c)

Code of Do It Right

10.

Which part of the Roman Empire collapsed in 476 A.D.?

a)

Constantinople

b)

Western Empire

c)

Rome

d)

Eastern Empire

11.

"Officially", when was the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

a)

350 BCE

b)

250 BCE

c)

200 CE

d)

476 CE

12.
Feudal agreements were between...
a)
Kings and the church
b)
Lords and their vassals(lower lords)
c)
traders and merchants
d)
serfs and their peasants
13.

Manor

a)

A big farm and all the villages and shops around it.

b)

The guy in charge of the Manor.

14.

Feudalism

a)

the way they did government in the Middle Ages.

b)

farmers who didn't own their land.

15.

Vassal

a)

A big farm and all the villages and shops around it.

b)

You are loyal to the person who owns the land so you can keep your part of it.

16.

Knight

a)

A big farm and all the villages and shops around it.

b)

Men that rode around on horses and protected the land.

17.

Serfs

a)

A big farm and all the villages and shops around it.

b)

farmers who didn't own their land. Also called villains.

18.

Loyalty

a)

A big farm and all the villages and shops around it.

b)

When you swear to protect something and stand up for it.

19.

What changes occurred as a result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire? Circle all correct answers.

a)

Outside invaders crossed over the boundaries of what was the Western Roman Empire.

b)

A new central government ruled what was the Western Roman Empire.

c)

Roman roads and aqueducts began to fall apart.

d)

There was more trade.

20.

What led to the split of the Eastern and Western Churches?

a)

Church leaders in the Western and Eastern Empires had different ideas about who should be in charge.

b)

The Western Church remained Christian, but the Eastern Church followed a new religion.

c)

The Germanic invaders refused to convert to Christianity.

d)

Pope Leo I and Emperor Constantine went to war.