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 governments
3. decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
4. extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
100
“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
100
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
200
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
200
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
200
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 was expanded
300
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
300
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 the craft guilds
4. Roman Catholic Church
300
The Crusades have been called “history’s most successful failures.” Which statement best explains this expression?
The Crusades did not achieve their original goals, but 1. 1. 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 Crusades helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire
4. The Crusaders prevented the Turks from capturing Constantinople for many centuries
400
Which is a characteristic of a feudal society?
1. rapid social change
2. high literacy rate
3. industrial-based economy
4. rigid class structure
400
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
400
One important effect of the Crusades on Western Europe was that they
1. led to a decline in the importance of the church in Western Europe
2. furthered cultural diffusion throughout Western Europe
3. introduced the Industrial Revolution to Western Europe
4. ended the western European quest for an overseas empire
500
The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the
1. rivalry between the colonial empires
2. suppression of internationalism
3. decline of the Roman Catholic Church
4. collapse of a strong central government
500
Name 2 secular (non-religious) powers held by the Catholic during the Middle Ages that it does not have today.
Possible Answers: Collect taxes, create laws, hold trials, declare war, raise an army, etc.
500
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