HISTORY EXAM
A Medieval Church was a unifying force in Europe after the Fall of Rome because it offered
A level of stability and security
Political / Social System
Feudalism
Term that describes the land given to a knight for his service
Fief
Describe the life of the prophet Muhammad
According to islamic teachings, received revelations from the angel, Gabriel
Developed in the Islamic caliphates and spread to people they contacted
Algebra
Byzantine city served as the hub of the Silk Road trade, connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe
Constantinople
When Charlemagne was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, it benefited both sides by:
Giving Charlemagne religious authority and the pope political authority
When Crusaders returned to Europe bringing items such as spices, apricots, and melons what effect did this have on trade?
Demand for new food from the Middle East increased.
What do Muslims, Catholics and Jews hold in common
Each considers Jerusalem to be a holy city
The most accurate comparison of the early Medieval period in Europe compared to the Late Roman Empire
Early medieval Europe was characterized by less stability and progress
Europe became a feudal society because
Europeans needed to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions
An effect of the Great Schism
It led to the questioning of Church Authority
Which of Emperor Justinian's actions reflects the close connection between the Church and the government in the Byzantine Empire
He selected the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Why is the year 1215 important in history?
King John was forced to acknowledge the rights of his nobles
Economic System
Manorialism
Is true about the interactions between muslim and people in Asia and North Africa
Muslims brought wealth to these areas through their extensive trade networks
Change in European Societies resulted from the interaction of Muslim and Christian cultures in the Medieval Europe
New ideas in science and art were introduced and spread
Under the feudal system, lords were required to provide serfs on their manor with
Protection
The purpose of a guild was to...
Set regulations (rules) and protect their members
Signified the beginning of the "Dark Ages " In Europe
The collapse of the Roman Empire
The popes influence in the Middle Ages resulted from
The fact that everyone in Europe was Christian
New legal idea was introduced by the signing of the Magna Carta
The law limits the power of the king
How did the " Black Death " contribute to the decline of Feudalism in Western Europe?
The supply of serfs to work the land decreased, allowing them to bargain for better conditions
Why might the collapse of Charlemagne's Empire have made it harder for Europeans to resist invasion?
They could no longer present a unified defense
The goal of the First Crusade was to
take Jerusalem and the Holy Land away from the Muslims