European Middle Ages
Which best describes the meaning of the word secular? A: Economic B: Religious C: Functional D: Worldly
D: Worldly
Which describes a manor? A: A small, self-sufficient community in the feudal system B: Land owned and farmed by peasants C: Communities where monks lived and worshipped God D: Land around Rome that was controlled by the Pope
A: A small, self-sufficient community in the feudal system
After trying to free the Holy Land from the Muslims, the Crusaders in the 4th Crusade sacked - A: Constantinople B: Rome C: Athens D: Alexandria
A: Constantinople
"The Hundred Years' War changed France dramatically. A great sense of national pride emerged among the French people, and they developed a strong loyalty to the King. The King gained the power to raise taxes. Therefore, he did not have to depend on other nobility in maintaining an army. The King was also given permission to rule without having to consult the Estates-General. According to this passage, what was a major result of the Hundred Years' War? A: France began to develop a strong monarchy B: France became the new leader of the Holy Roman Empire C: Increasing the military ensured economic prosperity in France D: The Catholic Church lost power in France
A: France began to develop a strong monarchy
With the help of Ivan the Great, Russia was freed from the - A: Mongols B: Indians C: French D: Turks
A: Mongols
The unification of Spain and expulsion of non-Christians by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella was called the - A: Reconquista B: Inquisition C: "Spanish" policy D: Papal Index
A: Reconquista
? -establishment of Common Law -signing of the Magna Carta -Calling of the Model Parliament What title best replaces the question mark? A: The Evolution of Parliament B: The Creation of the Estates General C: The Rise of the English Monarchy D: The Rise of the Bourgeoisie
A: The Evolution of Parliament
Ancient Greco-Roman knowledge was reintroduced into Western Europe as a result of the work of - A: church scholars B: feudal lords C: serfs D: knights
A: church scholars
The Frankish kings expanded their territory most often through - A: conquest B: inheritance C: marriage D: agreement
A: conquest
The Black Death first came to Europe through - A: trade B: exploration C: the Church D: the New World
A: trade
Both the Mongols and the tsars ruled over Russia. In which area were they most similar? A: Monumental architecture B: Centralized powers C: Barter economy D: Religious institutions
B: Centralized powers
In 1453 the Ottoman Turks brought an end to the Byzantine Empire by capturing which city? A: Athens B: Constantinople C: Antioch D: Jerusalem
B: Constantinople
The manorial system in western Europe during the Middle Ages can BEST be described as which type of system? A: Social B: Economic C: Religious D: Political
B: Economic
Which of the following people was greatly responsible for unifying and rallying the French to victory in the Hundred Years War? A: Edward III B: Joan of Arc C: Cardinal Richelieu D: Eleanor of Aquitaine
B: Joan of Arc
England limited the powers of kings and increased the power of the nobility with the - A: Codex Justinian B: Magna Carta C: English Constitution D: Civil Constitution
B: Magna Carta
After controlling Jerusalem for over 70 years, the Crusaders lost the city to - A: Justinian B: Saladin C: Urban II D: Belasarius
B: Saladin
? -population decreased -scarcity of labor -collapse of feudal obligations Which is the best title for these events? A: The Crusades B: The Black Death C: The Mongol Conquests D: The Fall of Constantinople
B: The Black Death
-1340s: Mongols, merchants, and other travelers carried disease along trade routes west of China -1346: the plague reached the Black Sea ports of Caffa and Tana -1347: Italian merchants fled plague infected Black Sea ports -1348: The plague became and epidemic in most of Western Europe Which conclusion can be made based on these statements? A: The plague primarily affected China. B: The plague was spread through the interaction of people. C: The plague left port cities relatively untouched. D: The plague started in Western Europe
B: The plague was spread through the interaction of people.
How did the manorial system influence the lives of the serfs? A: They had increased social mobility and were able to work their way to freedom. B: They had little reason to leave because the manor was self-sufficient. C: They had decreased religious spirit because they had no access to Church services. D: They had the ability to read and write through the schools on the manor.
B: They had little reason to leave because the manor was self-sufficient.
Feudal relationships defined land ownership and protection agreements between - A: serfs and peasants B: lords and vassals C: kings and queens D: merchants and serfs
B: lords and vassals
The achievement for which Charlemagne is most remembered was - A: traveling to Rome in order to crush a mob threatening the pope B: uniting most of western Europe for the first time since the Romans C: visiting every part of his kingdom to ensure justice D: halting the expansion of the Muslim empire
B: uniting most of western Europe for the first time since the Romans
Which person could NOT be a vassal of a lord? A: A knight B: Another lord C: A serf D: A bishop
C: A serf
Feudalism is a social and political system based around which key principle? A: Military service in exchange for religious freedom B: Goods and services in exchange for gold C: Loyalty in exchange for protection D: Land and water in exchange for power
C: Loyalty in exchange for protection
? -priests served religious and social needs of the people -missionaries brought Christianity to Germanic tribesmen -monasteries preserved Greco-Roman knowledge What is the BEST title for this list? A: Roles of European Monarchs B: Roles of Muslim Caliphates C: Roles of Christian Churches D: Roles of Roman Emperors
C: Roles of Christian Churches
Charlemagne, King of the Franks, was also known as - A: Prince Charles B: The Pope C: The Holy Roman Emperor D: The Great Patriarch
C: The Holy Roman Emperor
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts events surrounding the Norman Invasion of England. Which historical figure would most likely appear in the tapestry? A: King John B: Henry II C: William the Conqueror D: Hugh Capet
C: William the Conqueror
The Pope crowning Charlemagne "Emperor of the Romans" on December 25 in the year 800 AD shows the - A: effects of Crusades on Western political life B: devastation of the Bubonic plague on the Franks C: influence of the Church on European government D: birth of a new secular era in the Middle Ages
C: influence of the Church on European government
Charlemagne was known for many things including - A: his attack on the Pope B: ruling over a very small kingdom C: the importance he placed on education D: his short stature
C: the importance he placed on education
Which statement would most likely have been spoken by a Frenchman at the end of the Hundred Years' War? A: "I believe fighting the Muslims for control of Jerusalem was God's will and the right thing to do." B: "Joan of Arc was deservedly burned at the stake; I agree she did nothing to help the French cause." C: "I was shocked by our loss in the war. I believe we certainly had a superior navy." D: "Although our land is full of battle scars, I will proudly and for the first time, call myself French."
D: "Although our land is full of battle scars, I will proudly and for the first time, call myself French."
1. founding of Crusader States 2. loss of Jerusalem to Saladin 3. sack of Constantinople 4. speech of Pope Urban II What is the correct sequence of these historical events? A: 1, 3, 2, 4 B: 2, 4, 1, 3 C: 3, 4, 1, 2 D: 4, 1, 2, 3
D: 4, 1, 2, 3
The Hundred Years' War was fought between which countries? A: France and Spain B: Russia and France C: England and the Holy Roman Empire D: England and France
D: England and France
William the Conqueror wins the Battle of Hastings- 1066 AD ? King John is forced to sign the Magna Carta-1215 AD Edward I establishes Model Parliament-1295 AD Which event correctly completes the timeline? A: The Vikings invade England B: Hugh Capet establishes an English dynasty C: Sir Thomas More writes Upotia D: Henry II establishes common law
D: Henry II establishes common law
What was a major effect of the Crusades on Europe? A: Economic control of North Africa B: Increased influence of the Patriarch C: Religious toleration for Jews D: Increased trade with Arab cultures
D: Increased trade with Arab cultures
After the fall of Rome, which had the LEAST influence on the formation of European political and social institutions? A: Classical legacies of the Roman Empire B: Christian beliefs and practices C: Customs of the Germanic tribes D: Islamic culture and religion
D: Islamic culture and religion
-developed a tribute system -reestablished trade along the Silk Roads -created an empire from Eastern Europe to the Pacific coast of Asia Which group was responsible for the results described above? A: Huns B: Japanese C: Koreans D: Mongols
D: Mongols
From about 800 to 1000, Europe was raided by groups from the north called the - A: Muslims B: Huns C: Vandals D: Vikings
D: Vikings
One major effect of the Hundred Years' War was - A: to confirm the authority of the Italian Pope B: the revival of the Age of Faith C: solidify England's influence over France D: the birth of English and French nationalism
D: the birth of English and French nationalism
The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as a church that - A: favored separation from secular governments B: avoided involvement in social and educational matters C: was a strong force that divided many people D: was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central government
D: was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central government
