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

People built irrigation systems.

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

Led to a shift in power from lords to commoners and kings.

One adaptation mountain dwellers made was

building terraces for farming..

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

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

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

revival of long-distance trade.

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

Christians could no longer safely visit the Holy Land.

Which of the following best describes the Vikings?

Northern people who made fierce raids on European villages.

What best describes the economic situation of people in Constantinople?

The poor worked in exchange for bread.

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

English words use Latin roots and prefixes.

The crusades began as

Christian efforts to reclaim Jerusalem.

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

guided by holy writings that came from God.

Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

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

The Byzantine emperor asked for help.

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

They were able to demand better pay and more rights.

How were Muslims affected by the crusades?

Many earned money by trading with Europeans.

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

King Edward I's Model Parliament

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

The church was the center of village life.

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1
What adaptation made it possible for people to farm on Arabia's coastal plain?
People lived nomadic lives.
People wore loose cotton clothes.
People burned down rainforests.
People built irrigation systems.
2
Both the plague and the Hundred Years' War had what effect?
. Encouraged development of capitalism in Europe.
They led to an increase in trade with countries in Asia.
Led to a shift in power from lords to commoners and kings.
They weakened the central governments of European nations.
3
What concept originated in Rome and influenced the Declaration of Independence?
patriotism
capitalism
unlimited government
natural rights
4
One adaptation mountain dwellers made was
planting grass for grazing.
growing cotton for clothing.
herding cows for milking.
building terraces for farming..
5
In the feudal system, what did monarchs provide for their vassals?
religion
protection
mobility
freedom
6
What civilization greatly influenced Roman art?
Babylonian
Greek
Mayan
Byzantine
7
How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?
Enough crops grown to sell to people who lived in towns.
Towns raised food for selves.
Towns became less crowded as families moved to the country.
Factories set up in towns to make agricultural equipment.
8
In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the
discovery of better medicines.
fall of the Roman Empire.
revival of long-distance trade.
technology to build stone walls.
9
Where were most medieval towns located?
along trade routes
where crops grew best
where people made wool
within feudal manors
10
What was one effect of the Seljuk Turks' invasion of Palestine?
Christians could no longer safely visit the Holy Land.
Jews began to leave Palestine.
Byzantine leaders joined forces with the Seljuks.
Seljuk leaders cut off trade with Christians.
11
What important mathematical symbol or concept did Muslims name?
the equal sign
long division
zero
the multiplication sign
12
Most medieval art served _____ purposes.
economic
religious
geographic
political
13
Which of the following best describes the Vikings?
German people who swept south to topple Romans.
Northern people who made fierce raids on European villages.
Central European people who came from Asia.
Muslim nomads from the Middle East.
14
What best describes the economic situation of people in Constantinople?
The consul passed laws that made it illegal to be poor.
Taxes paid by the wealthy supported the poor.
Military service provided the best way out of poverty.
The poor worked in exchange for bread.
15
Which factor contributed most to Ghana’s power?
water routes
education system
Resources
central location
16
What is one way that Latin, the Roman language, has influenced the English language?
English is written with all capital letters
Latin is spoken in many homes.
English words use Latin roots and prefixes.
Latin words come from English roots.
17
What did most peasants do for their lords?
collected taxes
educated children
trained soldiers
raised crops
18
The crusades began as
efforts by all groups to convert non-believers.
Christian efforts to reclaim Jerusalem.
Muslim efforts to reclaim Iberia.
Jewish efforts to reclaim Palestine.
19
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.
guided by holy writings that came from God.
20
Which of the following was a lord's responsibility?
electing the leaders
running the household
training the children
managing the manor
21
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
Most Muslims today live there.
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
22
What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?
Vikings attacked parts of Europe from the north
The Byzantine emperor asked for help.
The Seljuk Turks sent ships to attack Rome.
Charlemagne asked to be crowned Holy Roman emperor.
23
Many workers died during the plague. How did their deaths affect those who remained?
They were forced to return to a feudal economy.
They were able to demand better pay and more rights.
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
24
What was a major effect of political changes in England in the 1200s?
They limited individual rights
They weakened feudalism.
They strengthened monarchy.
The expanded lords' authority.
25
Which of these eventually replaced trial by ordeal or combat?
religious rulings
court inquiries
royal rulings
economic inquiries
26
How were Muslims affected by the crusades?
Many decided to leave the Holy Land.
Many earned respect by negotiating with Christians.
Many earned money by trading with Europeans.
Many decided to convert to Christianity.
27
Roman aqueducts are a legacy of
engineering.
architecture.
philosophy.
language.
28
What political event in England gave commoners a voice in their government?
King Henry II's Constitutions of Clarendon
King Edward I's Model Parliament
King Henry II's legal reforms
King John's Magna Carta
29
For what achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
He taught his people to write.
He made war against England.
He became the first Christian ruler.
He united much of Europe.
30
Which of these did medieval holidays not honor?
events in the life of Jesus
important religious concepts
important lords and ladies
Christian saints
31
A knight's main role was
priest.
soldier.
teacher.
judge.
32
The trans-Saharan trade increased after about 300 C.E. as a result of the
growth of cities.
discovery of salt.
introduction of camels.
population increase.
33
What was unique about how Wangarans traded?
They didn't speak with others.
They traded only among themselves
They traded only near their mines.
They didn't bargain with others.
34
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.
Church had little influence on daily life.
People lived mostly secular lives.

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