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

Religious differences have led to serious conflicts.

The bubonic plague affected economic development in medieval times by

causing production to decline and prices to rises

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

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

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

increased growth of towns and cities

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 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

What were two indirect results of the Crusades?

Trade increased and the feudal system was weakened.

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?

Trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded.

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

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

weakness of the central government

Which was a characteristic of feudalism?

Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.

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

power was based on class relationships

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

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