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Medieval Times Part 1
Medieval Times Part 1
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Fall of Western Roman Empire through Feudal System.
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An "era" is
a specific time period of about 500 years.
characterized by political and economic change.
characterized by one person who brings great change.
a unspecified time period with specific characteristics.
2
The high taxes and corruption of the Roman emperors caused
An inability to conduct diplomacy and wage war.
Distrust in the Roman government.
Roman citizens to flee the empire.
High unemployment and relief when the empire fell.
3
We read about modern influence of the Romans on art. Which of these is an example of that?
Picasso's cubism
Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel
Modern abstract art
Spanish mosaics
4
Key components of architecture as seen in the United States Capitol are
Asymmetry
Domes
Symmetry
Pillars
5
The major threat from which Western Europeans sought protection was
The Vikings
The Romans
The Russians
The British
6
Fiefs are
punishments for disloyalty.
peasants living on the land.
land grants.
loyal knights.
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In time when communication and travel was slow, the Roman Empire had increasing difficulty
managing its borders.
collecting taxes.
fighting the Rebel Alliance.
sending soldiers to enforce loyalty.
8
Monarchs are
popes and priests.
kings and queens.
Knights.
lords and ladies.
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This is an example of Roman influence on
architecture.
modern law.
mosaics .
frescos.
10
The nobility was made up of
knights.
lords and ladies.
priests and nuns.
serfs and peasants.
11
This map shows
The Eastern Roman Empire but not Medieval Europe.
The Byzantine Empire after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Rome under the emperor Constantine.
The Western Roman Empire including parts of Northern Africa.
12
The duties of knights were
to raise crops.
to protect the land of the lords.
to train other knights.
to fight for the kings and lords when needed.
13
The Middle Ages lasted from
476 A.D. to 1450 A.D.
1787 A.D. to 2018 A.D.
1450 A.D. to 1776 A.D.
371 B.C. to 476 A.D.
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Large landowners in Rome used slaves instead of hiring workers. This caused...
unemployment.
exodus of citizens.
abuse of captives during war.
poverty.
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Chivalry
was a code of behavior.
loyalty and honor.
required acts of valor.
politeness and care for women.
16
Northern Africa
did not make use of the feudal system.
also made use of the feudal system.
Was not part of the Eastern Roman Empire.
was not part of the Western Roman Empire.
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The Middle Ages is
a millenium characterized by slow change and much violence.
an era characterized by the feudal system and warring kings.
a system which protected the rights of citizens.
a system in which roles were clearly defined.
18
This map shows
The Eastern Roman Empire with Constantinople as the capitol.
The Western Roman Empire with Rome as the capitol.
Medieval Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
The Napoleonic Empire of the early 1800's.
19
An example of Roman influence on United States law is which of these?
Right to remain silent.
Right to equal protection under the law.
Right to freedom of speech.
Right to an attorney.
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Fiefs are
given out by merchants to monarchs.
given out by monarchs to lords and/or knights.
given out by monarchs to peasants.
given out by lords to loyal peasants.
