E
How many boroughs are in New York City?
5
Frankish kings used ___________ power to expand their territory.
Military
You can have results or _____________, not both.
Excuses
The Black Death spread to which two continents?
Europe and Asia
What event caused the most population decline in Medieval Europe?
The Black Death
The decline of invasions in the 12th century led peasants to go where?
Towns or cities
The emergence of a merchant class meant that wealth began to be based more on _____________ than land ownership.
Commerce
Food surpluses, population growth and urban migration were all a result of advancements in _____________ technology
agricultural
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Black Death:
A decline in population, questioning of the Church, unification of all European kingdoms, or increased economic opportunity for peasants and workers
unification of all European kingdoms
What development turned medieval towns into vibrant centers of cultural and economic activity?
Trade routes
Who lived among non-Christian groups and taught the faith?
Christian Monks
After the fall of the western Roman Empire, Nobles established large ___________
Manors
Of the following list, who would be directly above Knights?
Kings, Nobles, Peasants
What was the major advantage of Feudalism and the development of manors and castle walls?
Resistance to invasion
They worked the land and gave part of their crops to the lord. This best describes the life of a...
Peasant
Who helped spread Christianity in medieval Europe?
Charlemagne
In Medieval Europe, there was a close alliance between the Church and who?
European Rulers
The Church served as a unifying force and maintained order after what empire fell?
Western Roman Empire
Who was the highest religious leader and influenced kings and emperors?
The Pope
Religious authority organized into levels is defined as Church __________
hierarchy
Europe’s varied topography created isolated _________ and regional _________
kingdoms/identities
Europe’s proximity to ___________ and __________made it a hub for trade
Asia/Africa
___________ were critical for trade, transportation, and irrigation
Rivers
Which Germanic group established a large kingdom in the area where the Battle of Tours was fought?
The Franks
4 things monasteries did in Medieval times?
Inns, Schools, Hospitals, Community Centers, Places of Worship