Which statement best summarizes the effects of Mongol rule on Russia?

Mongols were lenient rulers, but they isolated Russia from the Europe

Which BEST summarizes the impact of the Vikings on Western Europe?

They burned & looted, also established trade routes & settled in W Europe

Which positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?

softened the daily brutality of a warlike society

What was one of the ways the Crusades helped contribute to the end of medieval Europe?

Western Europeans developed an expanded view of the world.

How was the Church an obstacle to monarchs who wanted more power?

It challenged monarchs' attempts to control the clergy.

This medieval illustration depicts a direct cause of the . . .

rapid spread of the bubonic plague.

A positive outcome of the Crusades was that it . . .

moved Europe from bartering toward a money-based economy.

What was the main reason that Constantinople was a good location for the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

It was located at a crossroads for trade between Asia and Europe.

How does this illustration of a manor illustrate that the manor was at the heart of the feudal economy?

It shows that the manor was a self-sufficient community

How did the manor system serve the needs of the early Middle Ages?

It provided safety and security for peasants and wealth for their lords.

Which of the following items best explains the Crusades' lasting influence on life in Europe?

They brought new ideas and goods to Europe.

At the event depicted here, King John committed himself to the idea that . . .

monarchs were obliged to obey the law.

Why was Mongol rule over Russia significant?

It cut off Russia from West Europe at a time of great scientific progress.

Which positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?

softened the daily brutality of a warlike society

What BEST summarizes the life of knights and nobles?

As vassals, they swore loyalty and provided military service.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the medieval Eastern Orthodox Church?

the use of icons in Church teachings and worship

was based on religious teachings and governed many aspects of medieval life

How did interactions between Muslims and Europeans affect European financial practices?

Using credit instead of cash became more common in business.

How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?

It later guided the development of present-day international law.

How did Pope Innocent III assert the power of the Church?

He stated that the pope was second only to God.

The most far-reaching consequence to Europe from the Black Death was

a change in the basic structure of medieval society.

The Black Death was brought to Europe in 1347 by

merchant ships traveling from the Black Sea to Sicily.

What can be inferred from this image of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne?

Pope and Charlemagne gained power, and the ideal of a united Christendom

How did Christianity spread through western and central Europe during the early Middle Ages?

Missionaries traveled across the continent, preaching the Gospels.

What was one way Ivan III and Ivan IV strengthened their authoritarian rule?

They limited the power of the boyars.

Which statement might be an accurate description of a serf’s life?

A serf was bound to the land upon which he or she worked.

How did Byzantine Christianity influence Russian Orthodox Christianity?

It set the pattern for close ties between Church and state

The Magna Carta was important because it established

the principle that the monarch must obey the law.

Why did prejudice against Jews increase in the late 1000s?

Many medieval Christians were suspicious of Jewish culture and practices.

Which could MOST likely have caused peasants on medieval manors to die so young?

They worked hard and had poor diets, so were vulnerable to disease.

What is the best example of the code of chivalry?

A knight rescues a peasant family from a fire.

What elements of Constantinople's location helped it flourish as the capital of the Byzantine empire?

its location on a strait between seas and on key trade routes

How did the 100 Years' War affect the medieval structure, in which vassals owed military service to the king?

need for larger, standing army with mobility made vassal system obsolete

What happened in France as a result of the Hundred Years' War?

The French kings moved to strengthen the monarchy.

The education of an average child during the Middle Ages centered on basic religious knowledge. What does this imply

Religion was at the core of medieval society.

How did the Church gain secular power?

Church's power to deny the sacraments gave the Church power over Christians

Which of the following most likely contributed to the lack of success for Christian Europeans in the Crusades?

Fighting far from home presented many obstacles.

What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the Great Schism?

The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other.

Which of these correctly arranges the general hierarchy of the European feudal system?

1) monarch, 2) lords, 3) vassals, 4) peasants

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1
Which statement best summarizes the effects of Mongol rule on Russia?
The Mongols spread Islam throughout Russia
The Mongols were lenient and tolerant rulers who helped forge strong bonds
Mongols influenced Russian rulers & led to a decentralized style of rule.
Mongols were lenient rulers, but they isolated Russia from the Europe
2
Which BEST summarizes the impact of the Vikings on Western Europe?
They mixed with local populations in Western Europe
They set up a colony in N America, but also disrupted trade routes to Asia
They burned & looted, also established trade routes & settled in W Europe
Burned & looted in Western Europe & disrupted Mediterranean trade routes
3
Which positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?
promoted equal treatment of lords and vassals
softened the daily brutality of a warlike society
required fair treatment of captured commoners
established the right of women to fight in wars
4
What was one of the ways the Crusades helped contribute to the end of medieval Europe?
Monarchs lost power and authority.
Religious tolerance increased.
Western Europeans developed an expanded view of the world.
The Holy Land was secured for Christian pilgrimage.
5
How did the Magna Carta affect the power of the English king?
It strengthened the king's power.
It closely linked the king's power to the power of the nobles.
It weakened the king's power.
It had no effect on the king's power.
6
How was the Church an obstacle to monarchs who wanted more power?
It promoted the development of individual rights.
It incited nobles to revolt against monarchs.
It challenged monarchs' attempts to control the clergy.
It sent armies against the monarchies of Europe.
7
This medieval illustration depicts a direct cause of the . . .
passage of laws regulating public sanitation.
decline of insect infestation in medieval homes.
increased breeding of household cats.
rapid spread of the bubonic plague.
8
A positive outcome of the Crusades was that it . . .
moved Europe from bartering toward a money-based economy.
created a bond between the Roman and Byzantine churches.
moved Western European nations from monarchies to democracies.
marked the resolution of hostility among Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
9
What was the main reason that Constantinople was a good location for the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
It was close to the many islands that dot the Aegean Sea.
It was protected from invaders by the mountains of Asia Minor & the Balkans
It was near the mouth of some of the region's greatest rivers.
It was located at a crossroads for trade between Asia and Europe.
10
How does this illustration of a manor illustrate that the manor was at the heart of the feudal economy?
It shows that the manor was a self-sufficient community
It shows that the manor produced food and had a thriving timber industry.
shows that the manor produced many goods to sell to surrounding communities
It shows that the manor could produce food in two different seasons.
11
Warriors who rode on horseback and served their lords were called
vassals
knights
chivalry
Vikings
12
How did the manor system serve the needs of the early Middle Ages?
It curbed the excesses of their lords.
Encouraged peasants to become independent & the lords to give them rights
It provided safety and security for peasants and wealth for their lords.
It supported the peasant trade and the increased wealth of their lords.
13
As towns grew, which group was most likely to take responsibility for making improvements to the town?
noblemen on whose land the town was built
wealthy cathedral bishops
artisan guilds
merchant guilds
14
Which of the following items best explains the Crusades' lasting influence on life in Europe?
They caused wars among the European monarchs.
They spread religious tolerance throughout Europe.
They brought new ideas and goods to Europe.
The sparked an agricultural revolution in Europe.
15
At the event depicted here, King John committed himself to the idea that . . .
monarchs were obliged to obey nobles.
the rights of nobles were granted by the Church.
clergymen could only be tried by the Church.
monarchs were obliged to obey the law.
16
Why was Mongol rule over Russia significant?
It prompted Russia to close itself off from the rest of Asia.
It cut off Russia from West Europe at a time of great scientific progress.
It brought Russia under the influence of Islam religiously and politically
It caused Russia to look to China for cultural and political influences.
17
Which positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?
promoted equal treatment of lords and vassals
required fair treatment of captured commoners
established the right of women to fight in wars
softened the daily brutality of a warlike society
18
Who was the real ruler of the Holy Roman Empire?
the emperor
the people in each area
the emperor's vassals
the Pope
19
What BEST summarizes the life of knights and nobles?
As lords, they constructed large castles and raised armies.
Chivalry served them as a way to attain positions of power.
As vassals, they swore loyalty and provided military service.
They were mainly involved in manor duties and competing in tournaments.
20
Which of the following is a characteristic of the medieval Eastern Orthodox Church?
the belief in papal supremacy
the use of Latin throughout the Church
the use of icons in Church teachings and worship
the rejection of secular authority
21
Canon law
was the primary system of secular law in the Middle Ages.
was intended to prevent corruption within the Church and encourage reform.
was based on religious teachings and governed many aspects of medieval life
only applied to monks and nuns.
22
How did interactions between Muslims and Europeans affect European financial practices?
Using credit instead of cash became more common in business.
More Christians were able to lend money at interest.
Insuring goods against loss became a common business practice.
Landlords began to pay their peasants in cash.
23
How did Justinian's Code have an impact beyond the Byzantine empire?
It later guided the development of present-day international law.
It organized ancient Roman laws for use within the empire.a
It promoted trade among Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
It provided models for strong alliances between monarchs.
24
How did Pope Innocent III assert the power of the Church?
He stated that the pope was second only to God.
He authorized the Concordat of Worms.
He challenged efforts to reform the Church's courts.
He allied himself with the Albigensians against Phillip II.
25
The most far-reaching consequence to Europe from the Black Death was
a change in the basic structure of medieval society.
extensive unemployment.
people began to see magic & witchcraft as solutions to problems
the slow growth of towns.
26
The Black Death was brought to Europe in 1347 by
merchant ships traveling from the Black Sea to Sicily.
chronic malnourishment caused by the Great Famine.
flea-infested rats that swam across the Mediterranean.
soldiers returning home from the Crusades.
27
What can be inferred from this image of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne?
The eastern and western Roman empires could now be united.
Pope and Charlemagne gained power, and the ideal of a united Christendom
The Pope and Charlemagne were now united against the old Roman empire.
Charles, king of the Franks, was now known as Charles the Great
28
How did Christianity spread through western and central Europe during the early Middle Ages?
Missionaries traveled across the continent, preaching the Gospels.
The Gospels were translated into Latin, the language peasants used.
Monasteries provided education and care for the poor.
The Benedictine Rule forced everyone to pay a tithe to support new churches
29
What was one way Ivan III and Ivan IV strengthened their authoritarian rule?
They encouraged peasants to present grievances.
They allied themselves with the Mongols.
They increased trade with Western Europe.
They limited the power of the boyars.
30
What was one contributing factor to the growth of medieval towns and cities?
growth of trade fairs
a stronger monarchy
expansion of serfdom
increased use of bartering in trade
31
Which statement might be an accurate description of a serf’s life?
A serf could move to a different manor if he or she desired.
A serf who did well might be awarded a manor to rule.
A serf could be bought and sold, much like a slave.
A serf was bound to the land upon which he or she worked.
32
How did Byzantine Christianity influence Russian Orthodox Christianity?
It set the pattern for close ties between Church and state
It set the pattern for the development of an absolute ruler.
It set the pattern for good relations with Muslim empires.
It set the pattern for a church hierarchy led by a pope.
33
The technology shown here revolutionized warfare during the . . .
Battle of Tours.
Hundred Years’ War.
Third Crusade.
Battle of Hastings.
34
The Magna Carta was important because it established
the principle that the monarch must obey the law.
the limitation of the rights of nobles and freemen.
a Parliament of lords and common men.
the supremacy of the monarchy over the Church.
35
Why did prejudice against Jews increase in the late 1000s?
Jewish leaders wanted more control of government.
Muslim rulers in Spain were intolerant of Jews.
Christian leaders believed that Jewish leaders were competing with them
Many medieval Christians were suspicious of Jewish culture and practices.
36
Which could MOST likely have caused peasants on medieval manors to die so young?
They worked hard and had poor diets, so were vulnerable to disease.
They could be hurt while away from the manor on the lord's service.
They received no or inadequate medical treatment for their illnesses.
They could be at risk of injury or death during attacks by rival lords.
37
What was one of the economic impacts of the Black Death?
increase in prices
higher numbers of fields converted to farming
decreased wages
overproduction of goods
38
What is the best example of the code of chivalry?
A knight requires a commoner to go with him into battle.
A knight rescues a peasant family from a fire.
A peasant steals a chicken from a lord to feed his family
A knight uses a hidden weapon to gain an advantage over his opponent
39
What elements of Constantinople's location helped it flourish as the capital of the Byzantine empire?
its location on a strait between seas and on key trade routes
its location on a great river and surrounded by high mountains
its location far from trade routes and close to threatening tribes
its location beside a huge lake and bordered by two vast deserts
40
How did the 100 Years' War affect the medieval structure, in which vassals owed military service to the king?
need for larger, standing army with mobility made vassal system obsolete
The vassals became commanders of mercenary armies paid by the king to fight
introduction of the longbow & cannon made the vassal system more efficient
vassal system became more important in winning battles & holding territory
41
What happened in France as a result of the Hundred Years' War?
The Church extended its influence over France.
Wealthy French merchants had more of a say in government.
The French kings moved to strengthen the monarchy.
Noblemen strengthened their control over their traditional family lands.
42
The education of an average child during the Middle Ages centered on basic religious knowledge. What does this imply
Basic literacy skills, were at the core of medieval society.
Science and mathematics were at the core of medieval society.
Religion was at the core of medieval society.
Civic rights and duties were at the core of medieval society.
43
How did the Church gain secular power?
Canon law established secular courts under the control of the Church.
Monks forced massive numbers of people to convert through fear
Church issued laws passed by the Church regardless of secular law
Church's power to deny the sacraments gave the Church power over Christians
44
Which of the following most likely contributed to the lack of success for Christian Europeans in the Crusades?
Their morale was low because of their religious zeal.
Fighting far from home presented many obstacles.
They refused to negotiate with their Muslim enemies.
The pope was an inexperienced military leader.
45
What actions did the patriarch and the pope take following the Great Schism?
The pope banned the use of icons and excommunicated the patriarch.
The patriarch banned the use of icons and changed the Nicene Creed.
The pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other.
The patriarch rejected papal supremacy and banned the use of icons.
46
Which of these correctly arranges the general hierarchy of the European feudal system?
1) peasants, 2) lords, 3) monarch, 4) vassals
1) lords, 2) monarch, 3) vassals, 4) peasants
1) vassals, 2) peasants, 3) monarch, 4) lords
1) monarch, 2) lords, 3) vassals, 4) peasants

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