Why did Christianity spread throughout Europe during the Byzantine Empire?

Christianity became religion of the empire

What did the ancient western African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai have in common?

These kingdoms established economies based on trade.

Overall, the Crusades from 1095 to 1291 were considered —

a failure for Christians, they failed to take the Holy Land.

Accurately describe the pattern of the Black Death during the 14th century?

It was carried along commercial trade routes

Feudal systems practiced in Europe and Japan, a family's social position was based mainly on —

land ownership and political favor.

Why was Charlemagne's coronation a unifying political and social factor in Europe?

was from a Germanic tribe who had converted to Christianity

Which of the following statements about the Roman Catholic Church is correct?

The Church was a stabilizing force due to weak government

Which statement best describes the result of the Great Schism?

Caused a split between Eastern and Roman Christianity.

What helped Ghana, Mali, and Songhai to become large and powerful West African kingdoms?

control of gold-salt trade routes

The following is a reason why the Catholic Church was able to serve as a unifying force.

extended papal authority in the West

Which of the following is the best definition for the term "feudalism"?

exchange of military service and loyalty for rights to land

The terms "journeymen," "masters," and "apprentices" most closely associated?

The European guild system of the Middle Ages

What was the major reason for the development of feudalism?

To provide social order and protection

How did the bubonic plague most change the social structure of Europe in the Middle Ages?

The shortage of labor empowered the peasant class.

One long-term result of the Crusades was —

an increase in cultural exchanges between European and Asia

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about feudalism in Europe?

Without labor of the peasantry, feudalism would collapse.

What helped the growth of feudalism?

the collapse of strong central governments.

Which of the following is one reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered?

Their extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt

What effect did the Black Death have on European feudalism?

It hastened feudalism's decline

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1
Why did Christianity spread throughout Europe during the Byzantine Empire?
Christianity was forcibly spread to the Middle East
leaders did not punish crimes against Jews and Muslims.
Byzantine leaders refused to employ non-Christians
Christianity became religion of the empire
2
Societies that adopted feudal systems were organized based on
ability and merit.
communal welfare
religious faith
land ownership
3
What did the ancient western African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai have in common?
These kingdoms established economies based on trade.
Christianity was widely practiced throughout these kingdoms.
The power of the rulers of these kingdoms was limited.
These kingdoms isolated themselves from other cultures.
4
Japan and Europe operated under feudal or semi-feudal systems. They were characterized by —
deference to a figurehead emperor.
a prominent role for the Catholic Church.
decentralized governments.
classless social systems.
5
Overall, the Crusades from 1095 to 1291 were considered —
a failure for Muslims
a success for Muslims, they captured the Iberian Peninsula.
a failure for Christians, they failed to take the Holy Land.
a success for Christians
6
Accurately describe the pattern of the Black Death during the 14th century?
It was not carried along commercial trade routes
It was carried along commercial trade routes
The plague was immediately recognized and halted.
It was endemic to Europe and did not spread
7
Feudal systems practiced in Europe and Japan, a family's social position was based mainly on —
education and meritorious achievements.
land ownership and political favor.
matrilineal succession of title.
religious piety and the favor of religious leaders.
8
Why was Charlemagne's coronation a unifying political and social factor in Europe?
born Christian and a descendant of the Roman Empire
non-Christians left for Asia following his coronation
denounce other religions
was from a Germanic tribe who had converted to Christianity
9
Trade between Asia and northern Africa caused which of the following?
The rejection of slavery
A decline in trade
Cultural diffusion
Isolationist tendencies
10
Which of the following statements about the Roman Catholic Church is correct?
The Church favored separation from governance.
The Church divided many people
The Church avoided becoming involved in social matters.
The Church was a stabilizing force due to weak government
11
Which statement best describes the result of the Great Schism?
Allowed Christians access to its holy sites.
Saladin and King Richard I worked together
European Christians decided not to go on any more Crusades.
Caused a split between Eastern and Roman Christianity.
12
Which of the following economic systems was dominant in Europe
Factory system
Mercantilism
Manorialism
Cottage industry
13
What helped Ghana, Mali, and Songhai to become large and powerful West African kingdoms?
the discovery of gunpowder
control of gold-salt trade routes
development of irrigation systems
advanced navigational tools
14
The lives of average Europeans were most affected by which of the following?
The Jewish faith
The teachings of Islam
The Glorious revolution
The Catholic Church
15
The following is a reason why the Catholic Church was able to serve as a unifying force.
quickly converted all European Muslims to Christianity
extended papal authority in the West
helped the Church to spread a message of peace and unity.
encouraged monks to gain employment
16
Which of the following is the best definition for the term "feudalism"?
an army by the pope for the purposes of conquering Jerusalem
economic system where central gov't makes all decisions
exchange of military service and loyalty for rights to land
Finding colonies in order to benefit the home country
17
The terms "journeymen," "masters," and "apprentices" most closely associated?
The European guild system of the Middle Ages
The semi-feudal system of the Ashikaga shogunate
The Spanish encomienda system in the Americas
The Islamic scholarship of the Abbasid Caliphate
18
What was the major reason for the development of feudalism?
To promote social equality
To encourage private initiative and entrepreneurialism
To provide social order and protection
To eliminate private property protections
19
How did the bubonic plague most change the social structure of Europe in the Middle Ages?
The shortage of labor empowered the peasant class.
The increased demand for labor strengthened feudalism.
The decline in demand ensured the success of the merchants.
The rise of nationalism
20
One long-term result of the Crusades was —
an increase in cultural exchanges between European and Asia
the establishment of a lasting peace
he Muslims lost control of the city of Jerusalem.
the introduction of the feudal system to Western Europe.
21
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about feudalism in Europe?
system mainly benefited the peasants
system disadvantaged the nobles
Without labor of the peasantry, feudalism would collapse.
Without a well-educated monarch, feudalism would collapse.
22
What helped the growth of feudalism?
the growth of the Orthodox Catholic Church
the rivalries between the imperial empires.
the collapse of strong central governments.
cultural isolation of continental Europe
23
Which of the following is one reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered?
Their location along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Their extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt
Their strict adherence to the Hindu beliefs of their rulers
Their isolation from the rest of the world
24
What effect did the Black Death have on European feudalism?
caused more successful manors to grow into cities.
disease contributed to the rise of feudalism
promoted the growth of private hospitals
It hastened feudalism's decline
25
Which of the following provided the most societal stability during the Middle Ages in Europe?
The House of Habsburg
The Holy Roman Empire
The Carolingian dynasty
The Roman Catholic Church

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