Topic 7: Medieval Christian Europe Note Questions

What was one contributing factor to the growth of medieval towns and cities?

Growth of trade fairs.

Which is the best example of the way medieval literature reflects its culture?

Poem of the Cid is a thrilling war tale that reflects the Christian values shared by most Europeans of many cultures.

Which is an example of a nation benefiting from it's policy of religious tolerance?

Poland welcomed Jews, who contributed to the country's economic and cultural development.

Which statement best summarizes the effect of mongol rule on Russia?

The mongols were lenient and tolerant rulers, but they isolated Russia from the advances taking place in Western Europe.

What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the great schism?

The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other.

How might the Reconquista have affected Spain's economic and cultural life?

The reconquista probably weakened the economy and made the culture less diverse.

Which is the best definition of lay investiture?

The right of the monarchs to install church bishops.

As towns grew, which group was most likely to take responsibility for making improvements to the town?

A merchant guilds

Which of the following contributed to unifying the diverse people across Europe?

A shared religious calendar.

How were the Jews treated in Medieval Europe?

At first they were treated relatively well, but per subsection became severe in the late 1000's.

What was the histories of medieval Poland and Hungary were similar?

Both had been powerful Roman Catholic that were conquered by different ethnic groups.

Which statement best summarizes the effect of geography on Eastern Europe?

Different parts of the region were most influenced by cultures that had easiest access to them.

Which statement best summarizes an important cause of the hundred year's war?

Economic rivalry led England and France to war

How did changes in agricultural production affect medieval Europe?

Fields became more productive, spurring population growth.

What ere two effects of the holy roman emperor's attempts to subdue Italy?

German nobles grew more independent; Italy remained in disarray.

How did the culture of Germanic tribes differ from that of the Romans?

Germanic peoples lived in small communities governed by unwritten customs.

Which actions did French kings take to increase royal power?

Granted town charters, introduced national tax, extended royal lands.

How did Henry II's belief that his royal courts had the right to try clergymen accused of crimes affect his relationship with the church?

It caused conflict because both church and monarchs claimed the same powers.

How did the second Great Schism help lead to the end of Medieval Europe?

It caused people to question the authority of the Church.

How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine Empire?

It later guided the development present-day international law.

Why was Thomas Aquinas's argument that knowledge gained through reason was not in conflict with knowledge born of faith significant?

It led to the growth of scientific inquiry about the natural world and processes.

How did the manor system serve the needs of the early Middle Ages?

It provided safety and security for peasants and wealth prestige for their lords.

How did the Magna Carta affect the power of the English King?

It weakened the king's power.

Which actions did Innocent II take to increase the power of the church?

Launched a crusade against the Algebensians, extended the papal states.

What elements of Constantinople's location helped it flourish as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

Location on a strait between seas and on key trade routes

How did Christianity spread through western and Central Europe during the Middle Ages?

Missionaries traveled across the continent, preaching the gospels.

Which was the major effect of Pope Leo the third crowning Charlemagne Emperor of all the Romans?

Revival of the ideal of a unified Christian community.

What effect did the weakening of the Byzantine empire have o knowledge and learning Western Europe?

Scholars who filed Constantinople took with them knowledge that helped spark the Renaissance.

What positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?

Softened the daily brutality of a warlike society.

Which describes a away in which Russia's geography influenced the development of its civilization?

South-flowing rivers connected it economically and culturally to the Byzantine empire.

How did the church gain secular power?

The church's power to deny the sacraments gave the church power over Christians.

Who was the real ruler of the Holy Roman Empire?

The emperor's vassals.

Which statement best describes the way gothic cathedrals reflected the culture of the Middle Ages?

Their light-filled interiors reflected the longing for religious knowledge and purity.

What was one way Ivan III and Ivan IV strengthen their authoritarian rule?

They limited the power of the boyars.

Which of the following most likely contributed to the lack of success for Christian Europeans in the crusades?

They refused to negotiate with their Muslim enemies.

Why did people all for reform in the church?

They wanted to stop abuses of power and corruption within the church.

How did both townspeople and monarchs benefit from their mutual support?

Townspeople improved the economy, while monarchs widened their support in towns.

How did the development of universities in medieval Europe strengthen the church and unify society?

Universities grew up around cathedrals, and courses of study helped educate clergy.

How did interactions between Muslims and Europeans affect European financial practices?

Using credit instead of cash became more common in business.

How did the collapse of the western Roman empire affect Western Europe?

Western Europe fell into disorder as invaders swept in.

What was one of the ways the crusades helped contribute to the end of medieval Europe?

Western European developed an expanded view of the world.

What are two factors that probably helped isolate Russia from Western Europe?

the Cyrillic alphabet and Olga's selection of the Byzantine Church

What was one of the economic impacts of the Black Death?

increase in prices