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

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

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

Which title best completes this graphic organizer?

Achievements of Medieval Europe

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

were influential during periods of weak central governments

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

increased growth of towns and cities

The bubonic plague affected economic development in medieval times by

causing production to decline and prices to rises

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

power was based on class relationships

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

weakness of the central government

“The barbarians sacked towns and villages."

Individuals surrendered rights to lords for protection.

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

guild system of Europe in the Middle Ages

Which was a characteristic of feudalism?

Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?

Trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded.

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

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

Religious differences have led to serious conflicts.

What were two indirect results of the Crusades?

Trade increased and the feudal system was weakened.

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1
Which statement best describes the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Church gained influence as the world became more secular
The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
Church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities.
The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
2
The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with
materialism
religious themes
classic Greek and Roman subjects
human scientific achievements
3
The principal cause of the trend in England shown in the graph was
a lower birthrate
immigration
disease
famine
4
Which long-term effect did the Magna Carta and the establishment of Parliament have on England?
The new American form of government was adopted.
The system of mercantilism was strengthened.
The power of the monarchy was limited.
The influence of the middle class was reduced.
5
2 monarchs made a final push against the Muslims of Granada in 1492. What is being described
a crusade to the Holy Land
the reasons for the voyages of Columbus
the Spanish Reconquista
the start of the Italian Renaissance
6
The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
the manor system and the importance of land ownership
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
7
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
8
Warlords of China, samurai of Japan, and knights of Europe were similar because they
were influential during periods of increasing nationalism
were influential during periods of invasions by foreigners
were influential during periods of weak central governments
were influential during periods of religious/politicalreform
9
The increase in trade and commerce during the Middle Ages resulted in
less rivalry among European nations
increased growth of towns and cities
increased power for feudal lords and the clergy
lower living standards for workers
10
The bubonic plague affected economic development in medieval times by
parking the ideas of socialism and reform
destroying the guild system
causing production to decline and prices to rises
encouraging the introduction of new types of crops
11
Which economic concept can be inferred from this diagram?
self-sufficiency
trade embargo
competition
inflation
12
Which groups of people were most closely associated with the spread of the Black Death?
bankers and explorers
missionaries and slave traders
merchants and pilgrims
soldiers and diplomats
13
Stained glass windows assist people in understanding Biblical stories in cathedrals show
Chinese pagodas
Greek ideas
Gothic architecture
the Four Noble Truths
14
Feudal societies are generally characterized by
many economic opportunities
the protection of political rights
an emphasis on social order
a representative government
15
Feudalism in Western Europe was similar to feudalism in Japan in that
the national government controlled the nobility
most of the people lived in cities
social mobility was easily achieved
power was based on class relationships
16
Which factor contributed most to the rise of the feudal system in Europe?
weakness of the central government
development of trade routes
influence of the medieval church
strength of the nobles
17
“The barbarians sacked towns and villages."
Nations joined together for collective security.
Individuals surrendered rights to lords for protection.
National armies were formed to combat the barbarians.
Treaties with the barbarians eventually led to withdrawal.
18
The terms masters, apprentices, and journeymen are most closely associated with the
guild system of Europe in the Middle Ages
civil service system of China during the Tang dynasty
encomienda system of Latin America
caste system of India
19
In medieval Japan and medieval Europe, the feudal system was dominated by
radical revolutionaries
middle-class merchants
peasant farmers
warrior aristocrats
20
This architecture has stained glass windows, tall spires, flying buttresses, & pointed arches?
Gothic
Corinthian
Ionic
neoclassical
21
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Unified national court systems were developed.
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
22
Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?
Islamic influence dominated Europe.
Trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded.
Europeans maintained lasting control over Middle East.
Europeans developed tolerance of non-Christian religions.
23
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 believed to be poisonous
were forbidden by the Catholic Church for religious reasons
were too expensive to import from China
24
Which generalization is best supported by a study of the Middle East?
Industrial development has urbanized the area.
Illiteracy has become almost nonexistent.
Religious differences have led to serious conflicts.
Oil wealth has led to economic equality.
25
“All things were under its domain...its power was under scrutiny.” Which European institution?
the guild
the nation-state
knighthood
the Church
26
Which period is associated with the emergence of trade fairs, guilds, Hanseatic League?
Age of Reason
Commercial Revolution
Age of Pericles
Glorious Revolution
27
What were two indirect results of the Crusades?
Trade increased and the feudal system was strengthened.
Trade declined and the feudal system was weakened.
Trade increased and the feudal system was weakened.
Trade declined and the feudal system was strengthened.

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