Medieval Hierarchy
What were the centuries between the decline of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance called?
Dark Ages
About 1,600 years ago
What is Jerusalems nickname
The Holy Land
Which of the following is a characteristic of illuminated manuscripts?
They featured decorated borders and artwork that often overshadowed the text.
How did the formation of a middle class affect peasants during the Middle Ages?
Peasants had an opportunity to move up in the social hierarchy by becoming artisans, merchants, or other types of professionals.
In medieval European society, was the king or the pope the most powerful figure?
Neither, because the power dynamic shifted between the church and the kings
Charlemagne first came to power using which of the following tactics?
He allied with the Lombards to overtake his brother.
What ocean does Jerusalems border
It borders the Mediterranean Sea
What is the best way to describe a Gregorian chant?
Haunting sounds without harmony
Why did merchant guilds form in the Middle Ages?
To protect merchants and their goods
Who was of similar status to the pope in the Middle Ages' social hierarchy?
King
Which of the following was not a primary concern of Charlemagne?
Conquering the Norse-held lands of Sweden and Denmark
How big is Israel?
just more than 8,000 square miles
Which of the following groups would be most likely to create a song out of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales?
Troubadours
Urbanization of Europe in the High Middle Ages resulted in the
development of medieval guild towns and cities
Which individuals would likely have had the most education in the medieval society?
Nuns
Scholasticism provides an example of which of the following?
The blending of Greek and Roman philosophies with Christian ideas
What are the 3 competing religions?
Three competing monotheistic faiths-Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-met in Jerusalem.
The use of local languages in medieval literature was most revolutionary because
it reached a wider audience of people
Why did a money economy begin to replace the barter economy in the High Middle Ages?
As trade expanded to cover greater distances, a unit of exchange became more important.
Who would likely have had the least power in the medieval hierarchy?
The wife of a villein
Christian monks taught laypeople the art of stained glass, which served which of the following functions in medieval Europe? (5 points)
Taught religious scripture to illiterate peasants through images
Where does the word "Crusade" come from?
The word Crusade comes from the French "crois", meaning "cross."
Beowulf and The Divine Comedy are similar in that both works
influenced the development of the language in which they were written
Feudal lords granted charters to guilds, allowing them to regulate trade. What did guilds do for their lords in return?
The guilds paid taxes, helped raise armies, and provided other services for their lords.