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What is Justinian I best known for?
Leading the First Crusade
Writing the Bible
Building castles
Creating a code of laws
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Which group promised military service in return for land?
Peasants
Serfs
Kings
Vassals (nobles/knights)
3
What is the Qur’an?
A calendar used in Mecca
The holy book of Islam
A collection of Muslim poetry
A guidebook for Muslim rulers
4
What are the two main branches of Islam?
Sunni and Shi'ite
Orthodox and Reform
Eastern and Western
Meccan and Medinan
5
Why do historians sometimes call the Middle Ages the “Age of Faith”?
People had more faith in science than ever before
People believed in multiple gods again
Christianity spread throughout Asia
Religion was central to daily life and society
6
What is Ramadan?
The last month of the year
A month of fasting during daylight hours
A special trip to Mecca
A Muslim festival of lights
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What were the Crusades?
A series of religious wars to reclaim the Holy Land
Military campaigns against the Roman Empire
Battles between European kingdoms for power
Religious pilgrimages to Mecca
8
What effect did the Black Death have on Europe?
Trade completely stopped forever
More schools were built
It killed millions and weakened feudalism
The population increased
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What is a pilgrimage?
A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons
A training camp for knights
A retreat into the wilderness to live alone
A yearly tax paid to the Church
10
Where did the religion of Islam begin, and who founded it?
India; Siddhartha Gautama
Egypt; Moses
China; Confucius
Mecca (now known as Saudi Arabia); Muhammad
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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Justice, courage, prayer, fasting, loyalty
Belief, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage
Prayer, study, fasting, war, charity
Belief, love, worship, kindness, giving
12
What happened after the fall of Rome?
The Catholic Church collapsed
There was no change; Roman traditions continued strongly
Europe became more united under one ruler
Europe fell into disorder and was divided among many kingdoms
13
What is the Hagia Sophia?
Eastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
Church of England
Protestant Church
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How did guilds help their members?
By making laws for the king
By setting standards and protecting workers' rights
By conquering other towns
By collecting taxes
15
What did Lords give to their vassals in return for loyalty and protection?
Gold
Horses
A fief
Weapons
16
What was the Magna Carta?
A map of Europe
A list of knight duties
A document limiting the king’s power
A book of church songs
17
What is Charlemagne best known for?
Inventing the printing press
Building the Great Wall of China
Leading the Crusades
Uniting much of Western Europe and being crowned Holy Roman Emperor
18
What is chivalry?
A code of behavior for knights, emphasizing bravery and honor
A type of battle formation used in crusades
A form of medieval cooking
The rules for how monks lived
19
What is the Hijrah, and why is it important to Muslims?
A book of Islamic laws; it explains the Five Pillars
A prayer ritual; it honors the Prophet's teachings
Muhammad’s journey from Mecca; it starts the Islamic calendar
A war between two tribes; it led to the building of the Kaaba
20
What city do Muslims face when they pray?
Cairo
Jerusalem
Medina
Mecca
21
Why was feudalism needed in Europe during the Middle Ages?
To help Europe trade more efficiently
To help the Roman Empire expand
Because Europe was in chaos after the fall of the Roman Empire
To make Europe more democratic
22
What is a fief?
A piece of jewelry
A piece of land including a manor
A title of nobility
A religious object
23
What were serfs?
Workers who were bound to the land
Merchants who traded goods
Soldiers who fought in wars
Slaves who could be sold
24
What was one long term result of feudalism?
The beginning of the Renaissance
The start of democracy in Europe
The fall of the Roman Empire
The creation of many modern countries in Europe
25
What caused instability in Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire
Smaller regions fighting for land and power
Economic success
Poor weather and farming failures
Religious conflicts
26
Who was the hero of the Hundred Years’ War for France?
Thomas Aquinas
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
Joan of Arc
27
Why did Constantine choose Constantinople as his capital?
It was close to Rome
It was well protected and in a good trade location
It had a large population
It was easy to conquer
28
What is the Hajj?
A rule in the Qur’an
A fast during Ramadan
A holy trip to Mecca
A type of Islamic prayer
29
What did feudalism provide to the people of Europe?
Religious unity
Safety and stability
Freedom and independence
More money
30
What do we call people who interpret the word of God?
Scholars
Prophets
Priests
Kings
31
Who worked the land on a manor?
Kings and Queens
Free peasants and serfs
Knights and nobles
Priests
32
Which of the following best describes a medieval town?
Crowded, noisy, and surrounded by walls
Large and empty with few people
Clean and modern
Full of castles and knights only
33
What are the main activities of a monastery?
Prayer, study, farming, and caring for the poor
Crafting weapons for the king
Hosting feasts and jousting tournaments
Training soldiers and defending castles
34
Who were the Vikings?
Seafaring warriors from Scandinavia who raided Europe
Traders from Africa
Knights from the Holy Roman Empire
Roman soldiers who defended the empire
35
What is an apprentice?
A retired knight
A town mayor
A tax collector
A young person learning a trade
36
How did the Umayyad Dynasty help spread Islam?
Through peaceful trade and cultural exchange only
By forcing everyone they conquered to convert
Through military conquest and trade
By translating the Quran into many languages
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What is the feudal system based on?
Religious beliefs
Trade routes and taxes
Promises of loyalty and protection
Inventions and technology
38
What is common law?
Laws based on court decisions and local customs
Rules only for kings
A set of unwritten rules
A religious commandment
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What is feudalism?
A type of democracy practiced in Rome
A religious ceremony
A social system based on land and loyalty
A way to conduct trade along the Silk Road
