A geographic feature that contributed to the growth of Lisbon, London, and Danzig was their

location on or near bodies of water.

Study this timeline below. Which event belongs on the blank line?

The Roman capital moves to Byzantium

What best describes the economic situation of people in Constantinople?

The poor worked in exchange for bread.

Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

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

Christians could no longer safely visit the Holy Land.

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

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

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

People built irrigation systems.

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

The church was the center of village life.

What conclusion can you draw from this passage?

The Byzantine Empire united church and state.

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

revival of long-distance trade.

How were Muslims affected by the crusades?

Many earned money by trading with Europeans.

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

They were able to demand better pay and more rights.

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

King Edward I's Model Parliament

Which of the following best describes the Vikings?

Northern people made quick fierce raids on European villages

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

shift power from feudal lords to common people and monarchs.

The idea of trial by jury is suggested in Magna Carta in the phrase

“except by the lawful judgment of his peers”

Find Byzantium on the map. It is a good location for a city because

Byzantium is on many trade routes and has good harbors.

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

English words use Latin roots and prefixes.

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

These religions are guided by holy writings from God.

The crusades began as

Christian efforts to reclaim Jerusalem.

What is the best title for the list?

Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords

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

The Byzantine emperor asked for help.

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1
A geographic feature that contributed to the growth of Lisbon, London, and Danzig was their
location on or near Rome.
location on or near bodies of water.
location on or near Europe.
location on or near Cities.
2
Which of the following was a lord's responsibility?
running the household
training the children
managing the manor
electing the leaders
3
Which letter on the map shows the area of the Reconquista?
c
b
d
a
4
Study this timeline below. Which event belongs on the blank line?
The Romans develop the alphabet.
The Praetorian Guard is dissolved.
The Roman capital moves to Byzantium
The Coliseum is built.
5
What best describes the economic situation of people in Constantinople?
Military service provided the best way out of poverty.
The consul passed laws that made it illegal to be poor.
The poor worked in exchange for bread.
Taxes paid by the wealthy supported the poor.
6
In the feudal system, what did monarchs provide for their vassals?
protection
religion
mobility
freedom
7
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
Most Muslims today live there.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
8
Which of these structures shows a Roman influence?
b
c
a
d
9
What was one effect of the Seljuk Turks' invasion of Palestine?
Byzantine leaders joined forces with the Seljuks.
Christians could no longer safely visit the Holy Land.
Jews began to leave Palestine.
Seljuk leaders cut off trade with Christians
10
How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?
Towns became less crowded as families moved to the country.
People living in towns could start to raise their own food.
Enough crops were grown to sell to people who lived in towns
Factories were set up in town to make agricultural equipment
11
What adaptation made it possible for people to farm on Arabia's coastal plain?
People built irrigation systems.
People wore loose cotton clothes
People burned down rainforests.
People lived nomadic lives.
12
Which of the following describes the impact of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
People went to church which had no influence on daily life.
People lived mostly secular lives.
The church was the center of village life.
Most people were priest, monks, friars or mendicants.
13
What conclusion can you draw from this passage?
The Byzantine government struggled to maintain power.
The Byzantine people rebelled against the emperor.
The Byzantine church weakened the government.
The Byzantine Empire united church and state.
14
One adaptation mountain dwellers made was
building terraces for farming.
herding cows for milking.
growing cotton for clothing.
planting grass for grazing.
15
Who would have been most likely to make the following statement?
a king
a knight
a pilgrim
a monk
16
The trans-Saharan trade increased after about 300 C.E. as a result of the
growth of cities.
discovery of salt.
population increase.
introduction of camels.
17
In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the
fall of the Roman Empire.
revival of long-distance trade.
discovery of better medicines.
technology to build stone walls.
18
Which of these eventually replaced trial by ordeal or combat?
court inquiries
royal rulings
economic inquiries
religious rulings
19
What was unique about how Wangarans traded?
They didn't speak with others.
They traded only near their mines.
They didn't bargain with others.
They traded only among themselves
20
Which of these did medieval holidays not honor?
events in the life of Jesus
important religious concepts
Christian saints
important lords and ladies
21
How were Muslims affected by the crusades?
Many earned money by trading with Europeans.
Many decided to leave the Holy Land.
Many earned respect by negotiating with Christians
Many decided to convert to Christianity.
22
How long did the Roman Empire have capitals or government operations in both the East & West?
146 years
160 years
70 years
100 years
23
Many workers died during the plague. How did their deaths affect those who remained?
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
They could no longer live in cities, so they moved to farms.
They were able to demand better pay and more rights.
They were forced to return to a feudal economy.
24
What important mathematical symbol or concept did Muslims name?
the multiplication sign
zero
the equal sign
long division
25
What does the list below reveal about Islam?
Islam was popular in Arabia in the 700s.
Islam is the only true religion
Islam is a way of life.
Islam was the same as other religions.
26
A knight's main role was
soldier.
teacher.
priest.
judge.
27
What political event in England gave commoners a voice in their government?
King Edward I's Model Parliament
King Henry II's legal reforms
King John's Magna Carta
King Henry II's Constitutions of Clarendon
28
Which factor contributed most to Ghana’s power?
Resources
water routes
central location
education system
29
What was a major effect of political changes in England in the 1200s?
They strengthened monarchy.
They weakened feudalism.
They limited individual rights.
The expanded lords' authority.
30
A camel caravan going east across the desert from Damascus would arrive at the Persian city of
Jerusalem
Bagdad
Tours
Medina
31
Which of the following best describes the Vikings?
Central European people who originally migrated from Asia
Germanic people who swept south to topple the Roman Empire
Muslim nomads who traded in goods from the Middle East
Northern people made quick fierce raids on European villages
32
Both the plague and the Hundred Years' War had what effect?
development in capitalism in European nations
They weakened the central governments of European nations.
They led to an increase in trade with countries in Asia.
shift power from feudal lords to common people and monarchs.
33
What civilization greatly influenced Roman art?
Byzantine
Mayan
Babylonian
Greek
34
The idea of trial by jury is suggested in Magna Carta in the phrase
“No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned”
“to no one will we refuse or delay”
“without credible witnesses brought for this purpose”
“except by the lawful judgment of his peers”
35
For what achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
He united much of Europe.
He made war against England.
He became the first Christian ruler.
He taught his people to write.
36
Find Byzantium on the map. It is a good location for a city because
Byzantium was the oldest major city in the region.
Byzantium is landlocked and north of the equator
Byzantium is on many trade routes and has good harbors.
Byzantium located in the exact center of the Empire.
37
Where were most medieval towns located?
along trade routes
where crops grew best
where people made wool
within feudal manors
38
Most medieval art served _____ purposes.
political
economic
religious
geographic
39
What are the best sub-headings for the two columns in the chart below?
Christian/Non-Christian
Western/Eastern
Early/Late
Lower Class/Upper Class
40
What concept originated in Rome and influenced the Declaration of Independence?
natural rights
capitalism
patriotism
unlimited government
41
What is one way that Latin, the Roman language, has influenced the English language?
English words use Latin roots and prefixes.
English is written with all capital letters.
Latin words come from English roots.
Latin is spoken in many homes.
42
Who are the men in the picture?
a military officer and a citizen
lord and vassal
merchant and squire
peasant and serf
43
Based on Ghana’s matrilineal system, who would rule next after the present king dies?
sister (1)
son (4)
daughter (3)
nephew (2)
44
According to Islam, Jews and Christians are "People of the Book." What does this mean?
These religions believe in storytelling
These religions inspire people to read the same books.
These religions are guided by holy writings from God.
These religions worship in similar ways.
45
The crusades began as
Jewish efforts to reclaim Palestine.
Christian efforts to reclaim Jerusalem.
efforts by all groups to convert non-believers.
Muslim efforts to reclaim Iberia.
46
What did most peasants do for their lords?
trained soldiers
raised crops
educated children
collected taxes
47
What is the best title for the list?
Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords
Gifts from Kings to Vassala
How Peasants Earned a Living
Stories told to Medieval Children
48
What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?
The Seljuk Turks sent ships to attack Rome.
The Byzantine emperor asked for help.
Vikings attacked parts of Europe from the north.
Charlamagne asked to be crowned Holy Roman emperor.
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Roman aqueducts are a legacy of
architecture
engineering
philosophy
language

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