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

Seljuk Turks prevent access to Jerusalem/Byzantine emperor asks for help.

Why did towns buy royal charters?

to gain independence from feudal lords

Habeas corpus remains the cornerstone of our legal system because

you cannot be indefinitely detained by authorities without just cause.

How did the Hundred Years’ War contribute to the decline of feudalism?

Hiring soldiers made monarchs less dependent on vassals and knights.

What was a main goal of the Crusades?

to take Jerusalem from the Muslims

A king gave his most important lords fiefs, which were

grants of land/charters to collect taxes, harvest timber or mine minerals.

In comparison to medieval noble ladies, peasant women

enjoyed relatively more personal freedom.

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

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

How did the plague make life harder for Jews in Europe?

They were often blamed for the disease.

Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?

It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?

Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.

What was one long-term result of the Mongol conquest of Muslim lands?

The Mongols converted to Islam.

festival of lights to help Lakshmi bring wealth and prosperity

Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?

Muhammad rose to heaven there from the Dome of the Rock.

Which of these was a result of the fall of Rome?

the lack of a central government

What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?

lifelike statues of famous people

How did the plague increase the relative power of the common people?

It created a shortage of workers

Which of these eventually replaced trial by ordeal or combat?

court trials and the rule of law

How did political changes in England weaken feudalism?

Nobles lost power to the king or common people.

Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numerals?

because of how they are written.

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.

being reborn in a different form

What was the purpose of Magna Carta?

to protect the rights of nobles and limit the power of the king.

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1
For what achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
He taught his people to write.
He united much of Europe
He made war against England.
He became the first Chris%an ruler.
2
Medieval Muslims adapted and improved the astrolabe to use for
printing.
navigation.
defense.
irrigation.
3
Which of these is a sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church?
pilgrimage
birthday
gradua#on
marriage
4
What event in 1095 led Pope Urban II to call Christians to a religious war?
Charlemagne asked to be crowned Holy Roman emperor.
Seljuk Turks prevent access to Jerusalem/Byzantine emperor asks for help.
The Seljuk Turks sent ships to attack Rome.
Vikings attacked parts of Europe from the north.
5
One of the biggest causes of disease in medieval towns was
unsanitary conditions
refusal to use herbal medicines.
lack of care by family members.
poison in community wells
6
Why did towns buy royal charters?
to keep goods at a stable price
to avoid being overrun by the army
to set up schools and universities
to gain independence from feudal lords
7
Habeas corpus remains the cornerstone of our legal system because
it means that you have the right to an attorney.
you cannot be indefinitely detained by authorities without just cause.
the police can hold you indefinitely.
it means that you have the right to a trial by a jury of your peers.
8
Most Gothic cathedrals had all these features except
stained-glass windows.
roof sculptures called gargoyles.
arches called flying buttresses.
broad ditches called moats.
9
Because money lending was considered a sin in the Catholic religion which religious group was forced to be bankers?
Muslims
Hindis
Jews
Buddhists
10
How did the Hundred Years’ War contribute to the decline of feudalism?
Hiring soldiers made monarchs less dependent on vassals and knights.
Serfs ran away from the manors to fight in the bales.
England refused to let go of its claims to land in France.
Nobles insisted that monarchs consult them about new taxes
11
What was a main goal of the Crusades?
to take Jerusalem from the Muslims
to spread Chris#anity to the Byzantines
to set up monasteries in Germany
to teach Christians how to read
12
Which term describes these relationships?• Flanders: woolen cloth• Venice: glass
competion
consumers
specialization
imports
13
A king gave his most important lords fiefs, which were
large celebrations
market licenses.
war horses.
grants of land/charters to collect taxes, harvest timber or mine minerals.
14
In comparison to medieval noble ladies, peasant women
enjoyed relatively more personal freedom.
had more political power.
had longer life expectancy.
dressed more elegantly.
15
Which term describes Roman artwork made from small pieces of tile, glass, or colored stone?
cobbles
cameo
fresco
mosaic
16
Which occupation was more open to Jews than to Christians?
shopkeeper
entertainer
banker
landlord
17
How did new farming methods/technology contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?
Towns became less crowded as families moved to the country.
Factories were set up in towns to make agricultural equipment.
Enough crops were grown to sell to people who lived in towns.
People who lived in towns could start to raise their own food.
18
How did the plague make life harder for Jews in Europe?
They got sick more than other people.
They were often blamed for the disease.
They had to move into the big cities.
Their food was not always safe to eat.
19
Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by
birth
education
religion
wealth
20
Charles Martel prevented Muslim armies from conquering more of Europe at the Battle of
Normandy
Crecy
Agincourt
Tours
21
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
Most Muslims today live there
22
What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?
Germanic tribes overthrew the last emperor in the west.
Workers in the cities demanded a voice in government.
The eastern half of the empire won control over the western half.
Wealthy families turned their estates into private kingdoms.
23
What was one long-term result of the Mongol conquest of Muslim lands?
The Mongols converted to Islam.
The Persians conquered Palestine.
The Greeks allied with the Turks.
The Arabs became more religious.
24
Medieval paintings often told the story of Christ's life. What does this suggest about the people at that time?
Few ere able to paint.
Most could not read.
Few went to cathedrals.
Most did not believe in God.
25
Who bridged the gap between faith and reason?
Saint Benedict
Pope Gregory
Thomas Aquinas
Charlemagne
26
Diwali
sacred river
escape from cycle of death and rebirth
festival of lights to help Lakshmi bring wealth and prosperity
religious and political leader who helped free India from the British
27
Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?
Gabriel instructed them to honor it.
They pray toward the city.
Muhammad rose to heaven there from the Dome of the Rock.
Gabriel instructed them to honor it.
28
Which of these was a result of the fall of Rome?
the growth of a strong economy
the decline of Christianity
the lack of a central government
an end to aacks by barbarians
29
What type of Roman sculpture inspired some American artists?
large statues of horses in action
abstract statues of fanciful beasts
humorous statues of children playing
lifelike statues of famous people
30
According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
teach monotheism
write down the most important laws
flee to the deserts of North Africa
defeat the Syrian rulers
31
How did the plague increase the relative power of the common people?
Lords were more likely to die from it.
It created a shortage of workers
Sick people moved into the castles
Monarchs accused lords of spreading it.
32
Which of these eventually replaced trial by ordeal or combat?
church rulings
royal rulings
economic studies
court trials and the rule of law
33
What three cities are sacred or important to Islam?
Madrid, Casablanca, Rome
London, Paris, Stockholm
Jerusalem, Makkah, Medina
Moscow, Kiev, Warsaw
34
How did political changes in England weaken feudalism?
Authority in government was given to the Church.
Nobles lost power to the king or common people.
Constant conflict led to a loss of social order.
Serfs had to live on the land that they farmed.
35
Community life in western Europe during the Middle Ages centered on
school
church
theater
QFC
36
In the Middle Ages, many universities grew out of
Charlemagne's court.
cathedral schools.
convent schools.
pilgrimage sites.
37
The word Muslim means one who
preaches the one true faith.
surrenders to God.
follows Muhammad.
prac'ces kindness toward all.
38
During the Middle Ages, who was most likely to be educated?
knights
ladies
political rulers
religious leaders
39
Why are 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 called Arabic numerals?
because of how they are written.
because they cannot be divided
because they are odd numbers
because of their special powers
40
The meaning of Buddha is
the only one
the enlightened one
one of many
the chosen one
41
How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Christians differently from Muslims?
It outlawed use of their prayers.
It burned their houses of worship.
It made them leave the empire.
It charged them extra taxes.
42
What was one human actvity that contributed to the spread of the bubonic plague?
bathing too often
trading with Asia
keeping mice as pets
eating rotten food
43
How did new farming methods contribute to the growth of medieval European towns?
Factories were set up in towns to make agricultural equipment.
Enough crops were grown to sell to people who lived in towns.
People who lived in towns could start to raise their own food.
Towns became less crowded as families moved to the country
44
Which of the following is a main reason why the clergy were recorders and advisers to kings?
They were honest and wise.
They owned most of the land.
They could read and write.
They made all the people obey
45
The Franks grew powerful because of their new style of war that used
peasants who threw rocks.
knights on horseback.
heavy wagons.
cannons and gunpowder.
46
Community life in western Europe during the Middle Ages centered on
the town hall.
the theater.
the church
the school.
47
What two inventions allowed knights to fight on horseback?
yoke and bridle
stirrup and high back saddle
horse blanket and buggy
blinders and plow
48
The Romans built aqueducts to carry
merchants
armies
water
ships
49
Which term describes these relationships?• Flanders: woolen cloth• Venice: glass
consumers
competition
imports
specialization
50
Reincarnation
religious text originally written on palm leaves
repeating middle school
retaking a test
being reborn in a different form
51
What was the purpose of Magna Carta?
to protect the rights of nobles and limit the power of the king.
to make the Church weaker.
to give the king more power.
to strengthen common law.
52
After the first four caliphs, what changed in the Muslim empire?
Leaders stopped making war.
Islam split into two branches: Sunni and Shiite.
Egyptian nomads took power.
The Qur'an was respected.
53
Why is the city of Makkah important in Muslim tradition?
It was the capital of the Umayyad empire.
Muhammad moved there with his followers.
Most Muslims today live there.
It was the birthplace of Muhammad.
54
Who decreed that Rome would stop persecuting Christians?
Constantine
Charlemagne
Benedict
Gregory VII
55
Which statement describes the effect of the Crusades on Jews?
They were persecuted throughout Europe.
Many of them tried to escape to Palestine.
Their numbers grew as Christians converted.
They joined Christians to fight the Muslims.
56
Ferdinand/Isabella of Spain used the Inquisition against Muslims/Jews who converted. What did it accuse them of doing?
mixing with true believers
supporting the wrong pope
practicing their old religion
refusing to go on Crusade
57
Why is the Qur’an the holy book of Islam?
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.
It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel.
It records the history of the Arabs and the spread of Islam.
58
Which is the best example of cultural diffusion?
Muslim architects built mosques with minarets.
Muslims spread the Chinese craft of paper making to Europe.
Muslims face toward Makkah when they pray.
Muslim cities along major trade routes grew wealthy.
59
One purpose of the Magna Carta?
to give the king more power
to strengthen common law
to make the Church weaker
to protect the rights of nobles
60
What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city?
deep mountain forests
oasis water for agriculture
sheltered harbor
location on trade routes
61
Which of these did William the Conqueror introduce to England?
an end to the feudal system
a line of Norman kings and feudalism
the Saxon language
the Christian religion
62
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for
a noble title.
a large supply of food.
military support.
a gift of land.
63
How did the Muslim empire treat Jews and Chris'ans differently from Muslims?
It made them leave the empire.
It burned their houses of worship.
It outlawed use of their prayers.
It charged them extra taxes, yet they enjoyed similar rights and freedoms.
64
According to Islamic teachings, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
write down the most important laws
defeat the Syrian rulers
flee to the deserts of North Africa
teach monotheism
65
The word Muslim means one who
surrenders to God.
practices kindness toward all.
follows Muhammad.
preaches the one true faith.
66
What did most medieval holidays celebrate?
kings' birthdays
pages' training
solar eclipses
religious events
67
What technological advantage helped the English win many early battles of the Hundred Years’ War?
heavy armor
gunpowder
larger horses
the longbow
68
What geographic feature made Makkah a wealthy city?
sheltered harbor
oasis water for agriculture
location on trade routes
deep mountain forests
69
What number, developed in India and passed on to the Middle East, dramatically changed both math and trade?
∞
π
zero
∝
70
The terms Normandy and Norman are derived from?
No mas
South men
North men
No man
71
Which question separated the Sunnis from the Shi’ah?
Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
Is it wise to expand the empire?
Should religious pictures of humans be permitted?
Should nonbelievers be punished?
72
Karma
the enlightened one
sum of all one does in this life that determines next life
the rules of life
to escape suffering
73
Which ques'on separated the Sunnis from the Shi’ah?
Should religious pictures of humans be permitted?
Is it wise to expand the empire?
Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
Should nonbelievers be punished?
74
Training knights was both time-consuming and
easy
expensive
cheap
simple
75
How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?
They met with Catholics to discuss philosophy.
They preserved and translated Greek texts.
They painted beautiful pictures of ancient philosophers.
They taught in universities in Europe.
76
The word Muslim means one who
surrenders to God.
follows Muhammad.
practices kindness toward all.
preaches the one true faith.

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