Social studies exam packet #3
Which effect did the bubonic plague have on European life during the Middle Ages?
It caused a peasant labor shortage that disrupted feudal society
What is the purpose of Pope Urban II's speech?
To urge monarchs and their subjects to join the fight
True or false? Genghis Khan and the Mongols had great success in 1258 with the destruction of Baghdad, but were stopped by the Mamluks in Palestine in 1260.
True
True or false? Receiving remission of sins is one of the reasons given for joining the crusades
True
According to the Magna Carta, someone could not be tried for crime unless there were...
Witnesses
Based on rule 39, which best describes the basic food allowance a Benedictine monk may receive per day. a. 2 meals, 1lb. of bread, and fruits and vegetables, if they are available b. 3 meals if a teen and are tired
a
By the time Charlemagne became Holy Roman emperor, how many years had passed without a Roman emperor in the west? a.324 years
a
How long after the fall of Rome did Clovis become king of the Franks? A. 5 years b. 15 years
a
The map below traces the routes of some of the crusades. Which statement identifies an effect on European society of these Crusades? a. increased curiosity about faraway places b. brought new foods and clothes
a
The map of Europe below shows four numbered locations with unique physical features. Which location has a mountainous terrain? a. location 2
a
What TWO examples does Aquinas use to support his idea about God? (Both A and C) a.chief craftsman b.under dog c. under-craftsman
a and c
Part 40 of Magna Carta means that... a. only free people are guaranteed justice under the law b. all people are guaranteed justice under the law
b
Which event on the timeline took place during the High Middle Ages? a.the nok take control of palestine b. william of normandy conquers england
b
True or false? People in England came to believe that Magna Carta promised a trial by jury for anyone charges with a crime. The idea of trial by jury is suggested in Magna Carta in the phrase no freeman should be taken or imprisoned...
False
According to Aquinas, how do plans flow in a government?
From top to bottom
For about how long did the Roman Empire have capitals or government operations in both the East and the West? a.175 years
a
How many years passed from the first serious Muslim threat to Constantinople until the city finally fell to Muslim conquerors? a. 358 years
a
Name three geographic formations that acted as the Northern borders of the Roman Empire at its height. A. rhine river, danube river, carpathian mountains, and the black sea b. Niger river, sharan dessert, and the Appalachian mountains
a
The diagram below illustrates economic development during the later part of the Middle Ages. a. manor became more self-sufficient
a
The diagram contains information about the Papacy and European rulers a pope leo III crowns charlemagne emperor
a
The excerpt below contains the writing of a leading thinker of the Middle Ages. Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of Thomas Aquinas, which statement summarizes his belief stated in the excerpt? a. there is knowledge beyond human reason revealed by God b. we must balance religion with science
a
The map below illustrates a political change that took place in 284 A.D. This event helped change the course of Roman history. What was a long-term consequence of the political change illustrated by the map? a. an advancement of the Byzantine civilization through setting up competing centers of political power within the roman empire
a
The map below shows the Arabian Peninsula. Which waterway is marked with a star? a. red sea b. arabian sea
a
In what TWO situations may a monk receive more than the normal amount or type of food? (Both A and B) a. if they perform extra milk b. if they're sick c. bogoblue
a and b
Find Byzantium on the map. Choose the statement that best describes its location. a. located in the northern mountains b. located at a crossroads between Europe and Asia
b
Which event on the timeline happened during the time that the Byzantine Empire did not allow icons? a. the bubonic plague spreads to Asia b. charlemagne was crowned holy roman emperor
b
Which other event on the timeline occurred during the last group of Crusades? a. last of the jews in england were prosecuted b. jews were expelled from england
b
Which body of water was the Roman Empire centered around?
Mediterranean Sea
What form of transportation was most likely used to carry trade goods between the cities of Rome and Carthage?
Ship
What is the name of the magnificent church that Justinian built in the heart of Constantinople between 532 and 537?
Hagia Sofia
What do you think Aquinas means by "eternal law"?
Law of God
For whom do you think this speech is written? (All of the above) a. clergy b. monarchs c. and people of monarchs d. all of the above
d
In what period did Charlemagne reign?
Early Middle Ages
