Why were medieval cathedrals built the way they were?

To point the viewer's attention towards the heavens and God

Which of the following does not describe an economic impact of the Crusades?

Growth of towns and cities declined and they did not expand

How is the Magna Carta similar to our Constitution?

Both provide due process to accused people

Which of the following is the correct order for the feudal system from MOST powerful to LEAST powerful?

Monarchs, Lords, Knights, Serfs/Peasants

What was the Magna Carta?

Document limiting the power of the King of England - gave people few rights

How did farming improve throughout the Middle Ages?

New tech- horse collar, steel plow, crop rotation, windmill.

Which of the following answers best describes the fall of Rome?

Both YELLOW and BLUE are correct

Which best describes the Viking people?

Warriors from northern Europe - valued war and strength (Norsemen)

What was the purpose of stained glass windows at this time?

Tell biblical stories to a population that could not read/write

How were books created during the Middle Ages?

Monks recreated each book by hand

What was the original purpose of medieval guilds?

Ensured quality craftsmanship, protected middle-class members as needed

How did the landscape affect ancient Europe?

Forests, mountains, and rivers kept people/cultures separated and unique

Which of the following best describes a result of the rise of towns and cities in Europe.

A new middle class emerged as more shared wealth was created through trade.

Which of the following best describes a result of the Crusades?

Cultural diffusion increases - goods traded between Asia and Europe.

Medieval monasteries provided many services to the local population, including:

A place for education, medical care, charity, and rest for travelers.

Emperor of largest kingdom after fall of Rome - valued education and arts

Which best describes the Crusades?

Series of holy wars to retake Jerusalem for Christianity.

How did the astrolabe help European sailors eventually discover the New World?

It helped sailors navigate the seas more accurately (especially at night)

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1
Why were medieval cathedrals built the way they were?
To show off a kingdom's wealth. Bigger church = more wealth
To point the viewer's attention towards the heavens and God
The pope demanded larger churches be built across Europe
To demonstrate the architect's skill
2
Which of the following does not describe an economic impact of the Crusades?
Increased trade between Europe and Middle East
Serfs allowed to buy freedom and land
Use of gold coins returns to Europe (monetary system replaces bartering)
Growth of towns and cities declined and they did not expand
3
How is the Magna Carta similar to our Constitution?
Both provide due process to accused people
Both give all power to the top ruler
Both outline which religion to follow
All of these are parts of the Magna Carta and Constitution.
4
This population controlled all lands and wealth within feudal society:
Serfs
Monarchs
Peasants
Knights
5
Which of the following was NOT something brought back to Europe as a result of the Crusades?
Wheelbarrow
Corn
Spices
Chess
6
Which of the following is the correct order for the feudal system from MOST powerful to LEAST powerful?
Monarchs, Knights, Lords, Serfs/Peasants
Knights, Serfs/Peasants, Lords, Monarchs
Monarchs, Lords, Knights, Serfs/Peasants
Serfs/Peasants, Knights, Lords, Monarchs
7
What was the Magna Carta?
Document which governed a monk's daily life
Document limiting the power of the King of England - gave people few rights
Document which called for a crusade to retake Jerusalem
Another name for the US Constitution
8
How did farming improve throughout the Middle Ages?
Created new chemicals to control bug populations.
Climate changes allowed for better growing conditions.
Peasants were treated as slaves - forced to work long hours.
New tech- horse collar, steel plow, crop rotation, windmill.
9
Which of the following answers best describes the fall of Rome?
The black plague swept throughout Europe
Both YELLOW and BLUE are correct
Barbarian invasions
Rome was too spread out/hard to govern
10
Which best describes the Viking people?
They were credited with ending the Roman Empire
Warriors from northern Europe - valued war and strength (Norsemen)
Warriors from southern Europe - valued war and strength
They were a explorers and largely peaceful
11
What was the purpose of stained glass windows at this time?
To dim natural lighting within the church
To keep people from falling asleep during church services
Tell biblical stories to a population that could not read/write
To demonstrate The Churches wealth and power
12
What group of people is often credited with leading to the rise of feudalism throughout Europe?
The Catholic Church
The Vikings
The Chinese
Islamic invaders
13
How were books created during the Middle Ages?
Monks recreated each book by hand
They were not recreated, stories were told orally
All of these options are correct
They were printed using the printing press
14
What was the original purpose of medieval guilds?
Ensured quality craftsmanship, protected middle-class members as needed
They were created to teach people to read and write
Secret societies that specialized in assassination
They were often the king's personal bodyguards
15
Which of the following best describe reasons for the fall of feudalism?
Trade began to return as many people moved back to towns.
All answers are correct.
The Black Plague killed many peasants across all of Europe.
The Crusades took many peasants away from the workforce.
16
How did the landscape affect ancient Europe?
The many cultures in Europe were nearly identical
Forests, mountains, and rivers kept people/cultures separated and unique
Europe was engulfed in a war for resources during this time
The flat lands allowed for invasions from Muslim armies
17
Which of the following best describes a result of the rise of towns and cities in Europe.
Wars began to breakout frequently over resources.
Europe became filled with pollution and disease.
People revolted against their kings in large numbers.
A new middle class emerged as more shared wealth was created through trade.
18
Which of the following best describes a result of the Crusades?
Muslim armies invade Europe in retaliation.
Cultural diffusion increases - goods traded between Asia and Europe.
The Pope declares peace between Muslims and Christians.
Christianity begins to fall apart
19
Medieval monasteries provided many services to the local population, including:
Monasteries did NOT allow outsiders within.
A place for education, medical care, charity, and rest for travelers.
Operating a local tavern for the people to meet and gather.
A place to study music and arts.
20
Who was Charlemagne?
Emperor of largest kingdom after fall of Rome - valued education and arts
He was responsible for creating the feudal system in Europe
He was the Pope that called upon Europeans to begin the Crusades
He was an Islamic general during the Crusades
21
Which best describes the Crusades?
Name given to peasant revolts that took place within Europe.
Another name given to the Black Plague.
Series of holy wars to retake Jerusalem for Christianity.
Name given to the Muslim invasions of Europe.
22
How did the astrolabe help European sailors eventually discover the New World?
It was an early version of an engine - cut travel time down.
It was an architectural tool, used to help build castles
It was a weapon designed to improve fighting ability.
It helped sailors navigate the seas more accurately (especially at night)

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