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1
Many medieval towns were built near what geographic feature?
An isthmus
A river
A cathedral
A farm
2
What do the stone wall, moat, and knight's armor have in common?
Belong to a manor's peasants
Symbols of economic power
Served the head of the church
Examples of military technology
3
What was one human activity that contributed to the spread of the bubonic plague?
Keeping mice as pets
Eating rotten food
Bathing too often
Trading with Asia
4
These buildings were built to inspire awe and show the power of God
Cathedral
Mill
Castle
Church
5
Which is one reason why the Roman Empire fell?
Plague
Barbarians invading
Overproduction of food
6
Unique features on cathedrals used to remind people of devils was..
Gargoyles
Flying buttresses
Nave
Steeple
7
Both the plague and the Hundred Years' War had what effect?
Led to a shift in power from feudal lords to common people
Led to an increase in trade with countries in Asia
Encouraged the development of capitalism in European nations
Weakened the central governments of European nations.
8
What was one key result of signing the Magna Carta?
Monarchs could not take away anyone's rights and liberties.
Monarchs could not rule over anyone except commoners
The king could live by different laws from commones
The king could make decisions without anyone else's advice
9
Feudal lords eventually shifted power to ______
Serfs
Knights
Kings
Merchants
10
Medieval stained glass was used to tell biblical stories. What does this say about the people?
Most could not read
Few went to cathedrals
Few were able to paint
Most did not believe in God
11
A unique feature on cathedrals to tell biblical stories was ....
Flying buttress
Gargoyles
Stained glass
Nave
12
Who defeated the last Roman army in Gaul?
William the Conqueror
Joan of Arc
Clovis
King John
13
As merchants made money, many joined town councils. Which describes the result?
Many merchants created guilds.
Many merchants gained political power.
Many merchants sold exotic goods.
Many merchants were Jews.
14
This religion was practiced in medieval Western Europe
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
15
Who wanted everyone to be educated, even though they couldn't read or write?
William the Conqueror
Saint Benedict
Charlemagne
King John
16
What was one political result of the fall of Rome?
Lack of a central government
The decline of Christianity
The rise of crowded cities
Lack of a strong economy
17
The most important building of the manor to everyone was..
Castle
Serf quarters
Church
Shops
18
Which of these is not true of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages?
Daily life in villages revolved around the church.
The church owned valuable land and property.
Church leaders helped govern western Europe.
Each parish had its own pope.
19
A style of architecture cathedrals were built in
Colonial
Roman
Greek
Gothic
20
Who would most likely have said, "If you give me your loyalty, I will give you land"
A barbarian
A vassal or lord
A pope
A serf
21
What Roman architectural legacy would you find in the U.S. Capitol building?
Stadium
Aqueduct
Cameo (jewelry)
Dome
22
Who ruled the Franks from 768 to 814 C.E. and united the Christian lands of Europe?
Charlemagne
Clovis
Leo III
William the Conqueror
23
As many workers died during the plague. How did their deaths affect those who remained?
They were able to buy their own businesses and get rich.
They were able to demand better pay and more rights.
They were forced to return to a feudal economy.
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
24
Members of which group believed that God had given them the right to rule?
Serfs
Monarchs
Knights
Pages
25
Who would have spent their life in prayer, study, & work. They would attend 8 church services.
A monk
A pilgrim
A lord
A pope
26
Who defeated their cousin in the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Saint Benedict
Joan of Arc
William the Conqueror
King Henry IV
27
What was the order of the feudal triangle? *Starting from the most highest*
Peasant, knight, lord, pope
Knight, monarch, lord, peasant
Pope, monarch, lord, peasant
Monarch, lord, knight, peasant
28
Which of the following is Charlemagne known for?
Universal education in Europe
Defeating his cousin
Signing the Magna Carta
29
Clovis is known for..
Widening the Frankish kingdom
Fighting in the Crusades
Facing the vikings
30
Who was forced to sign the Magna Carta after making decisions without consulting anyone?
Thomas Beckett
Saint Benedict
Thomas Aquinas
King John
31
People paying heavy taxes, living in poverty, and a decline in trade are what kind of problems?
Political
Economic
Cultural
Military
32
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is..
Archbishop
Pope
Bishop
King