Medieval Europe: Unit Test Review

Which of the following is the best definition of a census? a form of taxation based on property a count of a population and its property a system of feudal government a blending of different cultures

a count of a population and its property

One result of the Great Famine in Europe was the persecution of Jews. a loss of religious faith. an increase in death rates. new types of warfare.

an increase in death rates

As part of the Magna Carta, England's Parliament had the power to approve or reject the king's proposals. pass legislation so long as the king approved it. choose a new king if it was dissatisfied with the monarch's actions. pass legislation even if the king did not like it.

approve or reject the king's proposals.

How long did Charlemagne's empire have an influence on Europe? for decades, until Charlemagne's death until the Catholic Church lost power for more than eight hundred years for at least one hundred years after Charlemagne's death

for more than eight hundred years

Read this passage about the peace treaty that ended the Third Crusade. Saladin agreed to confirm an ironclad peace agreement between Christians and Saracens [Muslims]. It guaranteed free passage and access to the Holy Sepulcher of the Lord, without the requirement of any tribute or fee. It also granted the freedom of bringing objects for sale through any land whatever and of exercising a free commerce. Which was a condition of the peace treaty? increased land sales to Christians increased tributes paid to Saladin and the Muslims Christian occupation of Jerusalem freedom of trade between Europeans and Muslims

freedom of trade between Europeans and Muslims

Which description best summarizes why the feudal system benefited all its members? courage interdependence self-sufficiency generosity

interdependence

The end of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of a new era called the Germanic Ages. the European Ages. the Dark Ages. the Middle Ages.

the Middle Ages

The city of Jerusalem was significant to Muslims because it was the site of the ancient temple built by Solomon. a symbol of Islam due to their pope residing there. the place where Muhammad was said to have ascended to heaven. the place where Muhammad founded the Muslim religion.

the place where Muhammad was said to have ascended to heaven.

How much of Europe's population died from the plague in the 1300s? 20-30 percent 30-40 percent 40-50 percent 50-60 percent

30-40 percent

In what way was the feudal system like the Roman Empire? Both were based on cooperation between rich and poor. Both emphasized education for all. Both centralized the European government. Both provided structure to people's lives.

Both provided structure to people's lives.

After the fall of the Roman Empire, which best describes Europe's political situation? Europe had a stronger leader. Europe had no outside enemies. Europe had more military power. Europe had no centralized government.

Europe had no centralized government.

How did Charlemagne improve the lives of people in Europe? He allowed people to choose their religion. He increased the power of the Church. He revived education. He strengthened commerce.

He revived education

How did the development of different languages further divide Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? Latin was no longer the most important language in Europe after the empire fell. French speakers and German speakers separated Europe into two different parts, with little communication between them. Warrior kings spoke only German, so German-speaking cities became the most powerful. Speaking different languages meant people from different areas could no longer communicate easily with each other.

Speaking different languages meant people from different areas could no longer communicate easily with each other.

What was the outcome of the First Crusade? The Crusaders defeated the Muslims and restored peace to the Holy Land. The Muslims lost to the Crusaders but remained in control of Jerusalem. The Muslims destroyed Jerusalem rather than surrender it to the Crusaders. The Crusaders seized Jerusalem but were forced to defend it for the next one hundred years.

The Crusaders seized Jerusalem but were forced to defend it for the next one hundred years.

Why would a lord face at least as much danger from invaders as a peasant would? The lord would be likely to have less protection from others. The lord could not defend himself as well as a peasant could. The lord would have more to lose, in terms of wealth and property. The lord would be more likely to anger invaders.

The lord would have more to lose, in terms of wealth and property.