Social Studies test

The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with

religious thems

Charlemagne's achievements included all of the the following except

The extension of his empire to the far east

How did monks and nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?

They cared for the sick and poor

What was the goal of the Crusades?

To conquer the Holy Land

Which of the following was the most important economic activity in a medieval town

Trade

A major conflict between the nobles and the popes concerned

Who would appoint bishops

Under feudalism, lords granted land to vassals in exchange for what?

military service

One reason for the franks rapid rise in Western Europe had to do with Clovis

Conversion to Roman Christianity

Most powerful and influential institution during the middle ages in Europe was the

Catholic Church

All of the following were true of the early MA except

Centralized political control was prevalent

The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the

Collapse of a strong central government.

All following are true of feudalism except that it

Developed in Europe at the fall of the Roman Empire

Which of the following was a result of the plague in Europe.

Economic decline

During the late Middle Ages, monarchs increased their power by

Establishing courts

People who disobeyed Church law during the Middle Ages could be

Excommunicated

The manor economy was based on

Farming and self sufficiency

Which of the following groups conquered the former Roman Province of Gual

Franks

Which of the following was not one of the duties of a noblewoman during the Middle Ages

Gathering crops

The development of an early jury system took place during the reign of

Henry II

Which of the following was a result of the Crusades

Increased trade in western Europe

The church had great power over people during the middle ages because

It determined who could achieve salvation

Chivalry governed relations between

Lords and vassals

Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages

Manorialism

Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?

Peasants

Which of the following groups are associated with the Great Schism

Roman Catholics and Greek orthodox

Why is Joan of Arc remembered?

She led the French to victories against the English in the Hundred Years' War

In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in

development of towns and cities.

New agricultural technologies in the Middle Ages led to

increased food production

The middle ages in Western Europe was characterized by

the manor system and the importance of land ownership

Serfs were

tied to the land