WH Midterm Review

The oldest book in the English Language is:

What was the number one killer of indigenous people in the New World?

The first Viking Raid occurred in

What was NOT a major effect of the Crusades on Europe?

Division of powers between different levels, which was written in the Magna Carta is known as:

After the Battle of Hastings, what language was infused into Olde English to form the basis of modern English?

The Magna Carta was signed in:

What tool was NOT used by the Vikings to successfully raid and pillage for 300 years?

Vikings, who invaded Europe beginning in 793 AD were originally from

Which of the following was NOT a purpose of Christian monasteries during Medieval Times?

Charlemagne's troops fought what group of people in Spain?

Division of powers between different levels, which was written in the Magna Carta is known as:

According to J. Diamond, what is the LEAST likely explanation of why Europe emerged as the dominant region of the world

The the Hagia Sophia a classic example of Cultural Diffusion, includes influences from all but the following culture

The Black Death began in:

Which of the following was NOT due to the Bubonic Plague?

Pope Leo Ill made Charlemagne Emperor of the HRE in 800. Why is this an important event?

Justinian's Code was a collection and revision of the laws of

Which historical event changed our language forever with the infusion of French words?

Justinian's Code created what type of law?

Which is NOT a reason why the Vikings are not generally given credit for its discovery?

What marked the beginning and end of the vast Silk Road Network?

The Magna Carta had/has significant influence on the following EXCEPT:

What was the name of an estate that a lord would grant to a vassal?

What fraction of Europe was killed by the Bubonic Plague from 1347-1353?

Chivalry was a knight code of conduct that required them to possess all of the qualities EXCEPT:

In 1095, Pope Urban II started the Crusades. This meant he wanted all his people to:

How did the Black Death (Bubonic Plague) spread across Europe?

21 - Why was the Magna Carta an important English document?

The Bayeux Tapestry

What is the least likely reason peasants of the Middle ages did not live beyond the age of 35?

Feudalism emerged mainly as a means of

How did Queen Isabella and the Inquisition affect religion in Spain?

What of the following is NOT a cause of the development of strong steel weapons in Spain?

The Battle of Hastings occurred in

Which of the following was NOT due to the Bubonic Plague?

What is the best tool to view inter-regional interactions over time?

The split between Eastern and Western Christianity in 1054 is known as the Great

In what modern day country did the Angles and Saxons invade and settle?

What crop is grown in Papua New Guinea which takes a large amount of labor, planting each plant by hand?

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Crusades?

The reign of Alexander was part of this era

What were individuals who were holders of land by feudal tenure on condition of homage and allegiance?

Constantinople became the capital of another empire in the mid 1400's. What empire was that?

15 - Which group of Europeans were persecuted during the People's Crusade?

When was Smallpox eradicated?

Charlemagne's legacy includes:

Historians point to a decline in Roman power when it divided into two Empires, the Western Roman Empire and

A dispute over the use of , or holy images, caused a split in the Catholic Church

Malaria is a disease primarily found in?