Which long-term effect did the Magna Carta and the establishment of Parliament have on England?

The power of the monarchy was limited.

The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by

the manor system and the importance of land ownership

“The barbarians sacked towns and villages."

Individuals surrendered rights to lords for protection.

Which was a characteristic of feudalism?

Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.

Warlords of China, samurai of Japan, and knights of Europe were similar because they

were influential during periods of weak central governments

Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that

power was based on class relationships

Which generalization is best supported by a study of the Middle East?

Religious differences have led to serious conflicts.

During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables

had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World

The bubonic plague affected economic development in medieval times by

causing production to decline and prices to rises

The increase in trade and commerce during the Middle Ages resulted in

increased growth of towns and cities

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?

Trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded.

Which factor contributed most to the rise of the feudal system in Europe?

weakness of the central government

The terms masters, apprentices, and journeymen are most closely associated with the

guild system of Europe in the Middle Ages

Which statement best describes the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?

The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.

What were two indirect results of the Crusades?

Trade increased and the feudal system was weakened.

Which title best completes this graphic organizer?

Achievements of Medieval Europe

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1
Which long-term effect did the Magna Carta and the establishment of Parliament have on England?
The influence of the middle class was reduced.
The power of the monarchy was limited.
The new American form of government was adopted.
The system of mercantilism was strengthened.
2
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
3
“The barbarians sacked towns and villages."
National armies were formed to combat the barbarians.
Individuals surrendered rights to lords for protection.
Nations joined together for collective security.
Treaties with the barbarians eventually led to withdrawal.
4
Which economic concept can be inferred from this diagram?
inflation
trade embargo
competition
self-sufficiency
5
Which groups of people were most closely associated with the spread of the Black Death?
bankers and explorers
soldiers and diplomats
missionaries and slave traders
merchants and pilgrims
6
This architecture has stained glass windows, tall spires, flying buttresses, & pointed arches?
Ionic
neoclassical
Corinthian
Gothic
7
Feudal societies are generally characterized by
a representative government
an emphasis on social order
the protection of political rights
many economic opportunities
8
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
Unified national court systems were developed.
Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
9
Warlords of China, samurai of Japan, and knights of Europe were similar because they
were influential during periods of weak central governments
were influential during periods of increasing nationalism
were influential during periods of invasions by foreigners
were influential during periods of religious/politicalreform
10
“All things were under its domain...its power was under scrutiny.” Which European institution?
knighthood
the Church
the guild
the nation-state
11
The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with
materialism
human scientific achievements
religious themes
classic Greek and Roman subjects
12
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
the national government controlled the nobility
power was based on class relationships
most of the people lived in cities
social mobility was easily achieved
13
Stained glass windows assist people in understanding Biblical stories in cathedrals show
the Four Noble Truths
Greek ideas
Chinese pagodas
Gothic architecture
14
Which generalization is best supported by a study of the Middle East?
Industrial development has urbanized the area.
Oil wealth has led to economic equality.
Religious differences have led to serious conflicts.
Illiteracy has become almost nonexistent.
15
During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables
had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World
were too expensive to import from China
were forbidden by the Catholic Church for religious reasons
were believed to be poisonous
16
The bubonic plague affected economic development in medieval times by
causing production to decline and prices to rises
destroying the guild system
encouraging the introduction of new types of crops
parking the ideas of socialism and reform
17
2 monarchs made a final push against the Muslims of Granada in 1492. What is being described
a crusade to the Holy Land
the Spanish Reconquista
the reasons for the voyages of Columbus
the start of the Italian Renaissance
18
The increase in trade and commerce during the Middle Ages resulted in
increased power for feudal lords and the clergy
lower living standards for workers
increased growth of towns and cities
less rivalry among European nations
19
Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?
Trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded.
Europeans developed tolerance of non-Christian religions.
Islamic influence dominated Europe.
Europeans maintained lasting control over Middle East.
20
In medieval Japan and medieval Europe, the feudal system was dominated by
peasant farmers
middle-class merchants
warrior aristocrats
radical revolutionaries
21
The principal cause of the trend in England shown in the graph was
a lower birthrate
famine
immigration
disease
22
Which factor contributed most to the rise of the feudal system in Europe?
influence of the medieval church
weakness of the central government
development of trade routes
strength of the nobles
23
The terms masters, apprentices, and journeymen are most closely associated with the
encomienda system of Latin America
civil service system of China during the Tang dynasty
caste system of India
guild system of Europe in the Middle Ages
24
Which period is associated with the emergence of trade fairs, guilds, Hanseatic League?
Age of Pericles
Glorious Revolution
Age of Reason
Commercial Revolution
25
Which statement best describes the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
Church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities.
The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
The Church gained influence as the world became more secular
26
What were two indirect results of the Crusades?
Trade increased and the feudal system was weakened.
Trade declined and the feudal system was strengthened.
Trade increased and the feudal system was strengthened.
Trade declined and the feudal system was weakened.
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Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Improvements Under the Tokugawa
Developments in Ancient Ghana
Achievements of Medieval Europe
Changes Resulting From the Counter Reformation

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