Important People
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The Magna Carta
This time period lasted between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance.
The Middle Ages
The Medieval Ages
The Dark Ages
Which of the following is NOT true of invading Germanic Tribes during the Middle Ages?
a. They formed out of early barbarian tribes
b. They lived in small communities with unwritten customs
c. They took over lands previously controlled by Muslims
d. They were led by kings and warrior nobles based on loyalty
C- They did not take over lands which were previously controlled by Muslims. They took over lands that were previously controlled by the Roman Empire.
True or False
Feudalism came to power in Europe as a result of a weak central government in the region.
True-The system was created since there was not strong central government in the region and people still needed the protection that a government would have offered.
Which group of people invaded Europe after the fall of the Carolingian Empire (Franks)?
a. Vikings
b. Magyars
c. Muslims
d. All of the above
D- All of the groups invaded Europe after the fall of the Franks, which ended up leading to the creation of the feudal system.
The King of England who unified Europe and won at the Battle of Hastings was
a. William I
b. Henry II
c. George III
d. Richard the Lionheart
A- William I
What were the three periods within the Middle Ages called?
Early, High, and Late Middle Ages
Which of the following is NOT true of the invading Germanic Tribes during the Middle Ages?
a. Trade declined
b. Infrastructure deteriorated
c. Loss of common cultural traits
d. Stable government restored
D- Germanic Tribes wreaked havoc on the systems that the Roman government previously had in place. Governments were destroyed, which led to the creation of the feudal system.
Land is given to _________ - low-ranking lords for their loyalty.
a. Vassals
b. Lords
c. Serfs
d. Peasants
A-Vassals
Seafaring warriors from Scandinavia who traveled in longboats were called
a. Franks
b. Magyars
c. Vikings
d. Jutes
C-Vikings
The King of England who strengthened the monarchy, raised taxes from merchants, and created the Model Parliament was
a. Edward I
b. Richard the Lionheart
c. King John
d. William I
A- Edward I
Which of the following is true regarding the Black Plague?
a. It led to the destruction of the feudal system
b. It led to a shortage in labor
c. It was easily spread to Europe by trade routes
d. All of the above are true
D-All are true
The most successful Germanic Kingdom was established by the ______________
a. Germans
b. Franks
c. Gauls
d. Muslims
B-Franks
True or False
Estates given to vassals were known as manors.
False-They were called fiefs
What group of people is described below?
Early Hungarian people who were once hired as mercenaries by the Byzantines, converted to Christianity, invaded & pillaged, and were defeated by Saxons & forced into central Europe.
a. Vikings
b. Magyars
c. Muslims
d. Franks
B- Magyars
The King of France who was deemed a saint by the church and created the Parliament of Paris was
a. William I
b. Louis IX
c. Henry II
d. King Richard the Lionheart
B- Louis IX
What was the overall purpose of the Crusades?
To take back lands that were controlled by the Muslims. Also to spread Christianity.
True or False
Pepin the Short was an important because he protected the Catholic Church against invading Germanic tribes.
True
Place lord, monarch, serf, and knight from highest to lowest ranking.
Monarch
Lord
Knight
Serf
This group defeated the Visigoths, conquered the Iberian Peninsula (Spain), and created the city of Cordoba.
a. Vikings
b. Franks
c. Angles
d. Muslims
D-Muslims
The King of England who married Aquitaine, created juries, and created common law was
a. William I
b. Henry II
c. Eleanor II
d. Richard the Lionheart
B- Henry II
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain wanted to create a Christian Spain and attempted to drive all of the Muslims out of the country. This was known as the Spanish _____________
Inquisition
Which of the following is true of Charlemagne?
a. Protected the Catholic Church
b. He expanded the Frankish Empire
c. He was crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor
d. All of the above are true
D- All are true
What system is described below?
Economic system within feudalism
Estate with farms, houses, a village, etc.
Lord collects taxes from serfs who work the land
Self-sufficient with the lord in charge
The Manor System
True or False
Angles, Saxons, and Jutes invaded England and filled power vacuum in Britain after fall of Rome.
True