#12 Middle Ages CL 1/26/2021

Which was a characteristic of feudalism? a-Land was exchanged for military service and obligations b-Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants c-power rested in the hands of a strong central government d-unified national court systems were developed

a-Land was exchanged for military service and obligations

What was the most important force in providing unity and stability throughout western Europe during the Middle Ages? a-church b-nobility c-inquisition d-military

a-church

Feudalism in Western Europe was based on a system where: a-power was based on class relationships b-equality among the social classes c-direct democracy d-monotheism

a-power was based on class relationships

which was a major result of the Crusades? a-the development of new economic interests for Europe b-the permanent dominance of Christianity in the Middle East c-a decentralization of the power of the Roman Catholic Church d-a lessening in the power and influence of the European middle class

a-the development of new economic interests for Europe

In Europe, the Crusades resulted in a-greater isolation of the region from the world b-an increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia c-the adoption of Islam as the official religion of many European nations d-the strengthening of feudal system

b-an increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia

The code of chivalry in Europe was intended to a-help the ruler control his people b-guide the behavior of a warrior class c-benefit all the social classes ] d-support revolutionary ideas

b-guide the behavior of a warrior class

During the European Middle ages, guilds were created to a-obtain better working conditions in factories b-standardize goods and prices c-regulate the money supply d-increase competition

b-standardize goods and prices

As the Black Death spread in the mid-14th century, which region tended to experience the greatest loss of life? a-rural farms b-urban areas c-remote villages d-mountainous areas

b-urban areas

The Roman Catholic Church of the Middle Ages has been compared to a modern-day government because the Church? a-employed artists who might otherwise have starved b-was responsible for providing many services needed by the people c-insisted on the importance of religion in bringing order to society d-provided for regularly held elections to select members of legislative bodies

b-was responsible for providing services needed by the people

Which was an important cause of the rise of feudalism in Europe? a-increasing power of the Catholic Church b-weakness of central government authority c-political ideas brought back by the Crusders d-growth of national monarchies

b-weakness of central government authority

What were 2 indirect results of the Crusades? a-Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was strengthened. b-Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was weakened c-Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened d-Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was strengthened

c-Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened

In Europe, a long term effect of the Crusades was a-the strengthening of the feudal system b-the adoption of Islamic religious practices c-an increased demand for goods from the East d-increased European isolation

c-an increased demand for goods from the East

What was one result of large armies traveling great distances during the Crusades? a-Europe's population severely declined b-Democracy in the Middle East grew c-cultural diffusion increased d-slavery was eliminated

c-cultural diffusion increased

Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle ages? a-free market b-socialism c-manorialism d-command

c-manorialism

In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the a-central government in Rome b-military alliance between France and Germany c-federation of the craft guilds d-Roman Catholic church

d-Roman Catholic Church

During the feudal period in Europe, power and positions in society were based on a-amount of money earned b-level of education achieved c-number of slaves owned d-amount of land possessed

d-amount of land possessed

The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the a-rivalry between the colonial empires b-suppression of intenationalism c-decline of the Roman Catholic Church d-collapse of a strong central government

d-collapse of a strong central government

In Europe during the Middle ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in a-lower living standard for industrial workers b-deceased economic rivalry between kings c-increased political power for the clergy d-development of towns and cities

d-development of towns and cities

One major result of the Crusade was the a-permanent occupation of the Holy land by the Europeans b-long term decrease in European trade c-conversion of most muslims to christianity d-spread of middle eastern culture and technology to Europe

d-spread of middle eastern culture and technology to Europe

Which factor contributed most to the rise of the feudal system in Europe? a-development of trade routes b-influence of the medieval church c-strength of nobles d-weakness of the central government

d-weakness of the central government