A geographic feature that contributed to the growth of Lisbon, London, and Danzig was their

location on or near bodies of water.

What is one way that Latin, the Roman language, has influenced the English language?

English words use Latin roots and prefixes.

Which of the following best describes the Vikings?

Northern people made quick fierce raids on European villages

The idea of trial by jury is suggested in Magna Carta in the phrase

“except by the lawful judgment of his peers”

What best describes the economic situation of people in Constantinople?

The poor worked in exchange for bread.

What conclusion can you draw from this passage?

The Byzantine Empire united church and state.

The crusades began as

Christian efforts to reclaim Jerusalem.

Find Byzantium on the map. It is a good location for a city because

Byzantium is on many trade routes and has good harbors.

How were Muslims affected by the crusades?

Many earned money by trading with Europeans.

Many workers died during the plague. How did their deaths affect those who remained?

They were able to demand better pay and more rights.

According to Islam, Jews and Christians are "People of the Book." What does this mean?

These religions are guided by holy writings from God.

How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?

Enough crops were grown to sell to people who lived in towns

What was one effect of the Seljuk Turks' invasion of Palestine?

Christians could no longer safely visit the Holy Land.

What is the best title for the list?

Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords

What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?

The Byzantine emperor asked for help.

Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

What adaptation made it possible for people to farm on Arabia's coastal plain?

People built irrigation systems.

In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the

revival of long-distance trade.

Which of the following describes the impact of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

The church was the center of village life.

Study this timeline below. Which event belongs on the blank line?

The Roman capital moves to Byzantium

Both the plague and the Hundred Years' War had what effect?

shift power from feudal lords to common people and monarchs.

What political event in England gave commoners a voice in their government?

King Edward I's Model Parliament

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1
One adaptation mountain dwellers made was
growing cotton for clothing.
herding cows for milking.
building terraces for farming.
planting grass for grazing.
2
In the feudal system, what did monarchs provide for their vassals?
protection
freedom
mobility
religion
3
A knight's main role was
priest.
judge.
teacher.
soldier.
4
A geographic feature that contributed to the growth of Lisbon, London, and Danzig was their
location on or near bodies of water.
location on or near Europe.
location on or near Rome.
location on or near Cities.
5
Most medieval art served _____ purposes.
religious
geographic
economic
political
6
What is one way that Latin, the Roman language, has influenced the English language?
Latin words come from English roots.
English is written with all capital letters.
Latin is spoken in many homes.
English words use Latin roots and prefixes.
7
Which of the following best describes the Vikings?
Northern people made quick fierce raids on European villages
Muslim nomads who traded in goods from the Middle East
Central European people who originally migrated from Asia
Germanic people who swept south to topple the Roman Empire
8
Which of these structures shows a Roman influence?
d
a
c
b
9
Based on Ghana’s matrilineal system, who would rule next after the present king dies?
daughter (3)
son (4)
nephew (2)
sister (1)
10
The trans-Saharan trade increased after about 300 C.E. as a result of the
growth of cities.
discovery of salt.
population increase.
introduction of camels.
11
Roman aqueducts are a legacy of
philosophy
engineering
architecture
language
12
The idea of trial by jury is suggested in Magna Carta in the phrase
“except by the lawful judgment of his peers”
“without credible witnesses brought for this purpose”
“No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned”
“to no one will we refuse or delay”
13
What best describes the economic situation of people in Constantinople?
The poor worked in exchange for bread.
Taxes paid by the wealthy supported the poor.
The consul passed laws that made it illegal to be poor.
Military service provided the best way out of poverty.
14
What conclusion can you draw from this passage?
The Byzantine church weakened the government.
The Byzantine people rebelled against the emperor.
The Byzantine government struggled to maintain power.
The Byzantine Empire united church and state.
15
Where were most medieval towns located?
where crops grew best
along trade routes
where people made wool
within feudal manors
16
For what achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
He made war against England.
He taught his people to write.
He became the first Christian ruler.
He united much of Europe.
17
The crusades began as
Jewish efforts to reclaim Palestine.
Christian efforts to reclaim Jerusalem.
efforts by all groups to convert non-believers.
Muslim efforts to reclaim Iberia.
18
Which factor contributed most to Ghana’s power?
central location
water routes
Resources
education system
19
Which of these did medieval holidays not honor?
important religious concepts
important lords and ladies
events in the life of Jesus
Christian saints
20
What was a major effect of political changes in England in the 1200s?
They weakened feudalism.
They limited individual rights.
The expanded lords' authority.
They strengthened monarchy.
21
Find Byzantium on the map. It is a good location for a city because
Byzantium located in the exact center of the Empire.
Byzantium was the oldest major city in the region.
Byzantium is on many trade routes and has good harbors.
Byzantium is landlocked and north of the equator
22
Who are the men in the picture?
merchant and squire
lord and vassal
peasant and serf
a military officer and a citizen
23
How were Muslims affected by the crusades?
Many earned respect by negotiating with Christians
Many decided to leave the Holy Land.
Many earned money by trading with Europeans.
Many decided to convert to Christianity.
24
What important mathematical symbol or concept did Muslims name?
the equal sign
zero
long division
the multiplication sign
25
What are the best sub-headings for the two columns in the chart below?
Early/Late
Lower Class/Upper Class
Christian/Non-Christian
Western/Eastern
26
Many workers died during the plague. How did their deaths affect those who remained?
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
They were able to demand better pay and more rights.
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
They were forced to return to a feudal economy.
27
According to Islam, Jews and Christians are "People of the Book." What does this mean?
These religions worship in similar ways.
These religions believe in storytelling
These religions inspire people to read the same books.
These religions are guided by holy writings from God.
28
How long did the Roman Empire have capitals or government operations in both the East & West?
160 years
70 years
146 years
100 years
29
What civilization greatly influenced Roman art?
Byzantine
Greek
Mayan
Babylonian
30
How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?
Enough crops were grown to sell to people who lived in towns
People living in towns could start to raise their own food.
Towns became less crowded as families moved to the country.
Factories were set up in town to make agricultural equipment
31
Which of the following was a lord's responsibility?
running the household
managing the manor
training the children
electing the leaders
32
Which of these eventually replaced trial by ordeal or combat?
religious rulings
economic inquiries
royal rulings
court inquiries
33
What did most peasants do for their lords?
trained soldiers
educated children
raised crops
collected taxes
34
What was unique about how Wangarans traded?
They traded only among themselves
They traded only near their mines.
They didn't speak with others.
They didn't bargain with others.
35
What was one effect of the Seljuk Turks' invasion of Palestine?
Christians could no longer safely visit the Holy Land.
Byzantine leaders joined forces with the Seljuks.
Seljuk leaders cut off trade with Christians
Jews began to leave Palestine.
36
What is the best title for the list?
Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords
Stories told to Medieval Children
Gifts from Kings to Vassala
How Peasants Earned a Living
37
What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?
Charlamagne asked to be crowned Holy Roman emperor.
The Seljuk Turks sent ships to attack Rome.
Vikings attacked parts of Europe from the north.
The Byzantine emperor asked for help.
38
A camel caravan going east across the desert from Damascus would arrive at the Persian city of
Bagdad
Tours
Medina
Jerusalem
39
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
Most Muslims today live there.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
40
What concept originated in Rome and influenced the Declaration of Independence?
patriotism
capitalism
unlimited government
natural rights
41
What adaptation made it possible for people to farm on Arabia's coastal plain?
People wore loose cotton clothes
People lived nomadic lives.
People burned down rainforests.
People built irrigation systems.
42
In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the
technology to build stone walls.
discovery of better medicines.
revival of long-distance trade.
fall of the Roman Empire.
43
Which of the following describes the impact of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
The church was the center of village life.
Most people were priest, monks, friars or mendicants.
People lived mostly secular lives.
People went to church which had no influence on daily life.
44
Study this timeline below. Which event belongs on the blank line?
The Roman capital moves to Byzantium
The Coliseum is built.
The Praetorian Guard is dissolved.
The Romans develop the alphabet.
45
Who would have been most likely to make the following statement?
a knight
a monk
a king
a pilgrim
46
Both the plague and the Hundred Years' War had what effect?
They weakened the central governments of European nations.
They led to an increase in trade with countries in Asia.
development in capitalism in European nations
shift power from feudal lords to common people and monarchs.
47
Which letter on the map shows the area of the Reconquista?
c
d
b
a
48
What political event in England gave commoners a voice in their government?
King Henry II's legal reforms
King Edward I's Model Parliament
King Henry II's Constitutions of Clarendon
King John's Magna Carta
49
What does the list below reveal about Islam?
Islam was the same as other religions.
Islam was popular in Arabia in the 700s.
Islam is the only true religion
Islam is a way of life.

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