Medieval Europe

Which system developed as a result of the Commercial Revolution? 1)Manorialism 2)Communism 3)Bartering 4)Market economy

4)market economy.

Feudal societies are generally characterized by 1)An emphasis on social order 2)A representative government 3)Many economic opportunities 4)The protection of political rights

1)An emphasis on social order.

In European feudal society, an individual's social status was generally determined by 1)Birth 2)Education and training 3)Individual abilities 4)marriage

1)Birth.

Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that 1)Power was based on class relationships 2)Equality among the social classes 3)Direct democracy 4)Monotheism

1)Power was based on class relationships.

The Crusades have been called "history's most successful failures." Which statement best explains this expression? 1)The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about many desirable changes in Europe. 2)Although the Crusaders captured the Holy Land, they were unable to bring about democratic reforms. 3)The Crusaders helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire. 4)The Crusaders prevented the Turks from capturing Constantinople for many centuries.

1)The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but they brought about many desirable changes in Europe.

The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by 1)The manor system and the importance of land ownership 2)Absolute monarchies and strong central government 3)Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life 4)Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East

1)The manor system and the importance of land ownership.

In Europe, the Crusades resulted in 1)Greater isolation of the region from the world 2)An increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia 3)The adoption of Islam as the official religion of many European nations 4)The strengthening of the feudal system

2)An increased demand for goods from the Middle East and Asia.

A major goal of the Christian Church during the Crusades (1096-1291) was to 1)Establish Christianity in western Europe 2)Capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers 3)Unite warring Arab peoples 4)Strengthen English dominance in the Arab world

2)Capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers.

The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with 1)Human scientific achievements 2)Religious themes 3)Materialism 4)Classic Greek and Roman subjects

2)Religious themes.

In Europe, a long term effect of the Crusades was 1)The strengthening of the feudal system 2)The adoption of Islamic religious practices 3)An increased demand for goods from the East 4)Increased European isolation

3)An increased demand for goods from the East.

Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages? 1)Free market 2)Socialism 3)Manorialism 4)Command

3)Manorialism.

"All things were under its domain . . . Its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny." Which European institution during the Middle Ages is best described by this statement? 1)The Guild 2)Knighthood 3)The Church 4)The nation-state

3)The Church.

What were two indirect results of the Crusades? 1)Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was strengthened 2)Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was strengthened 3)Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was weakened 4)Trade and commerce declined and the feudal system was weakened

3)Trade and commerce increased and the feudal system was strengthened.

In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in 1)Lower living standards for industrial workers 2)Decreased economic rivalry between kings 3)Increased political power for the clergy 4)Development of towns and cities

4)Development of towns and cities.

Which was a result of the Commercial Revolution? 1)Decline in population growth in Europe 2)Shift of power fro Western Europe to Eastern Europe 3)Spread of feudalism throughout Western Europe 4)Expansion of European influence overseas

4)Expansion of European influence overseas.

Which is a characteristic of a feudal society? 1)Rapid social change 2)High literacy rate 3)Industrial based economy 4)Rigid class structure

4)Rigid class structure.

In Europe during the Middle Ages, the force that provided unification and stability was the 1)Central government in Rome 2)Military alliance between France and Germany 3)Federation of craft guilds 4)Roman Catholic Church

4)Roman Catholic Church.

The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as a church that 1)Favored separation from secular governments 2)Avoided involvement in social and educational matters 3)Was a strong force that divided many people 4)Was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments

4)Was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments.

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades? 1)Europeans maintained a lasting control over much of the Middle East 2)Islamic influence dominated Europe 3)Europeans developed tolerance of non-Christian religions 4)Trade between Europe and the Middle East expanded

4)trade between Europe and the Middle Wast expanded.