Society
Two immediate results of the fall of the Roman Empire were…
A. the growth of cities and the emergence of the middle class
B. an increase in trade and improvements in manufacturing
C. renewed interests in education and the arts
D. a period of economic disorder and weak central government
D. a period of economic disorder and weak central government
A major goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades (1096-1291) was to…
A. strengthen the power of European rulers
B. establish Christianity in Western Europe
C. unite Arab peoples
D. capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
D. capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the…
A. Mongols invaded
B. Renaissance began
C. turmoil of repeated invasions
D. city of Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks
C. turmoil of repeated invasions
Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because…
A. it was a religious center for Muslims.
B. it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires.
C. a Roman emperor had moved the capital of the empire eastwards.
D. the Pope had made it the capital of the Christian world.
C. a Roman emperor had moved the capital of the empire eastwards.
I. The Roman Church became a worldly power.
II. Charlemagne reunited Germanic empires.
III. Western Europe became mostly rural.
Which era of history is described in the chart above?
A. Enlightenment
B. Classical Roman Empire
C. Age of European Absolutism
D. Middle Ages
D. Middle Ages
Manorialism was the basic economic arrangement within feudalism. What was one things serfs were obligated to do for their lords?
A. Tend the lord’s land.
B. Provide lords with military protection.
C. Grant the lords fiefs.
D. Manage the lord’s finances and hire labor.
A. Tend the lord’s land.
During the Middle Ages, Christianity appealed to people in Europe for all of the following reasons except for which one?
A. It promised a return to some of the extravagances of imperial Rome.
B. It promised eternal life after death.
C. It gave hope to the powerless.
D. It was perceived as a stable force during an era of constant warfare and political turmoil.
A. It promised a return to some of the extravagances of imperial Rome.
In 1215, English nobles forced King John to approve a document that guaranteed certain basic political rights to nobles. Years later, English citizens argued that these rights, which included no taxation without representation, applied to all people. What was the name of this influential document?
A. the Mayflower Compact
B. the English Bill of Rights
C. the Magna Carta
D. the Declaration of Independence
C. the Magna Carta
Which of these events occurred immediately after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
A. The eastern part of the empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, flourished.
B. Christianity thrived in the region for the first time.
C. Greek culture spread throughout the region.
D. The Renaissance transformed Italian culture, influencing the rest of Europe.
A. The eastern part of the empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, flourished.
The history of the Crusades remains a subject of modern debate and interpretation. In what year was the call for the First Crusade?
A. 800
B. 1095
C. 476
D. 1453
B. 1095
Which of the following causes was the immediate cause of the fall of the Western
Roman Empire?
A. civil war and unrest
B. military interference in politics
C. invasion by Germanic tribes and by Huns
D. disruption of trade
C. invasion by Germanic tribes and by Huns
In feudal times, how did the Roman Catholic Church and much of society view women?
A. They believed women should have the same rights as men.
B. They believed women should have the right to vote.
C. They believed women were intellectually superior to men.
D. They believed women were inferior to men
D. They believed women were inferior to men
What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
A. a representative government
B. economic equality for all
C. protection of individual rights
D. an exchange of land for services
D. an exchange of land for services
The Byzantine Empire was home to expansive trade during the Middle Ages. Through which city did most of the Byzantines’ trade flow?
A. Alexandria
B. London
C. Paris
D. Constantinople
D. Constantinople
What event, which started in 1189 and was part of a “Holy War” between Christians and Muslims, would best fit on a timeline of Important Events: A.D. 476-1764?
A. Spanish Inquisition
B. Third Crusade
C. Renaissance
D. Charlemagne's rule ends
B. Third Crusade
What did the caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe have in common?
A. a division of society into hereditary social classes.
B. a strong belief in social equality.
C. encouragement of trade between neighboring countries.
D. a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth.
A. a division of society into hereditary social classes.
Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
A. The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
B. The Church gained influence as the world became more secular.
C. Church leaders were limited solely to spiritual activities.
D. The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
A. The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
Which of the following were not rights gained by the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215?
A. the right to free speech
B. the protection of the law
C. no taxation without representation
D. the right to a jury trial
A. the right to free speech
Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism share several similarities. For example, both faiths…
A. have a pope who has authority over all other bishops
B. forbid divorce for all members
C. let their priests get married
D. base their faith on the gospels of Jesus and the Bible
D. base their faith on the gospels of Jesus and the Bible
I. Colorful stained glass windows.
II. Cathedrals that thrust upward as if reaching toward heaven.
III. Meant to inspire the worshiper with the magnificence of God.
Which architectural style is described in the table above?
A. Romanesque
B. Neoclassical
C. Gothic
D. Chaldean
C. Gothic
Latin, the language of the Romans, remained the language of learning in the West long after the fall of Rome. In addition, Latin influenced the development of five other languages called Romance languages. They include French, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian. What is the fifth Romance language?
A. Spanish
B. English
C. German
D. Lithuanian
A. Spanish
Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?
A. They increased trade between Europe and Asia.
B. They promoted the idea of religious freedom.
C. They strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe.
D. They brought European influence to Africa.
A. They increased trade between Europe and Asia.
Which Medieval Christian Philosopher, who was influenced by Aristotle, developed teaching on law and government that influenced many western Europeans?
A. Charles de Montesquieu
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Thomas Aquinas
D. John Calvin
C. Thomas Aquinas
During the Byzantine Empire, what method did the missionaries Saint Methodius and Saint Cyril use to unify the Slavs and convert them to Christianity?
A. They promised to end poverty through legislative means.
B. They created a separate branch of the Church for Slavs.
C. They promised that converts would have the opportunity to become landholders.
D. They created an alphabet so that the Slavs could read the Bible in their own languages.
D. They created an alphabet so that the Slavs could read the Bible in their own languages.
“The Peace of God declared that feudal warfare could not take place on church property, and it promised sanctuary in churches and abbeys to fugitives from combat. The Truce of God forbade fighting from Wednesday evening until Monday morning, on holidays, and during the religious seasons of Christmas and Lent…”
The main idea of this passages is that…
A. war was limited to religious holidays
B. the Church limited where and when Christians could fight
C. religion was dictated by custom and feudal law
D. landlords determined when warfare took place
B. the Church limited where and when Christians could fight