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Western Tradition I Exam 3
Western Tradition I Exam 3
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1
Which of these is TRUE regarding Western Europe in the Middle Ages
The Pope had absolute religious and political authority
There was no separation of Church and State
There was struggle between Pope and Monarch over political & religious pwr
The Eastern Orthodox Church dominated Christianity in Western Europe
2
The first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion
England
Armenia
Spain
Italy
3
The term Reconquista in Spanish history refers to
Conquest of Portugal by Islamic forces
Annual pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Merging of Castile-Leon and Aragon into one country
Centuries-long effort by Christians to reclaim land conquered by Muslims
4
Why was Santiago de Compostela considered an important pilgrimage site
It was the site of Christ’s crucifixion
It was the resting place of the apostle Paul
The apostle Peter was martyred there
It was believed to be the resting place of the apostle James
5
All of the following are true of Justinian’s reign EXCEPT:
His gains in the western half didn’t last after his death
He was emperor of the western half of the Roman Empire
He created a record of roman law
His general, Belisarius, reconquered much of the Roman Empire
6
Which statement about medieval trade is correct?
Merchants designed new ways of doing business through use of couriers, etc.
The Hanseatic League was a powerful group of cities run by merchants
ALL
Most important trade centers were located in Italy, Belgium, & Netherlands
7
Which is NOT true of Boethius?
He discovers that evil is dominant and explains why unfair things happen
He is thrown in jail for conspiring with the Eastern half
He was a Roman senator and a prominent membe of roman society
He records a conversation with Lady Philosophy
8
Why did the clergy look down on the notion of courtly love?
It excused love outside of marriage
It recommended that people engage in sexual relations before their wedding
It encouraged people to get a divorce
9
Which statement about feudalism is correct
Feudalism results in centralized control in weak localities
Sub infeudation occurs when a lord reclaims a benefits from someone
A member of the nobility could be both lord and vassal
Lords perform military service for their vassals in exchange for land
10
Which of the following is the sacrament administered to someone who is on their death bed
Matrimony
Extreme unction
Ordination
Confirmation
11
According to Medieval social thought, the major groupings of the population according to their social role, were called:
Divisions
Classes
Estates
Feuds
12
According to the medieval idea of the peace of God, which of the following was true
Non combatants should not be attacked in warfare
Christian warriors should not fight on Sundays
Lords could not require military service for vassals
Private duels were preferred over larger military campaigns
13
__________ is the political, economic, and social system of medieval Europe were peasants depended on their land?
Manorialism
Estate System
Class System
Extreme Unction
14
Which of these was a technological innovation introduced in the Middle Ages?
ALL
Horse collar
Windmill
Three field crop rotation
15
Which of the following came to power following his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Pepsin the Short
Harold
Edward the confessor
William the Conqueror
16
The Bayeux Tapestry celebrates the importance of keeping an oath and the battle of
ALL
Marathon
Tours
Hastings
17
According to our reading of “Sir Lanval”, what did the knight have to promise the lady in return for her love?
A crown
His silence
Riches
His love
18
The king of France who increased royal power more than any other in the Middle Ages was
Louis VII
Hugh Capet
Louis IX
Philip Augustus
19
Which statement of the Magna Carta is correct
It had no long-term effect on the English concept of law
It’s a foundational document in the Anglo-American tradition of limited gov
It was issued during the reign of Richard I
It was the result of a peasant uprising
20
The Carolingian Renaissance refers to a period of time where there was a restoration of
Political division in Western Europe
Cultural pursuits
Division within the Christian church
The popes power of investiture
21
Which of the following was responsible for the Carolingian Renaissance?
Louis XI
St. Boniface
William the Conqueror
Charlemagne
22
Which statement about medieval guilds is correct?
Guilds provided social benefits such as life insurance to their members
Guilds were strictly prohibited from involvement in town government
Guilds had a major influence in rural areas as well as in urban areas
Craft guilds were more petitions than merchant guilds
23
All are stereotypical of courtly love EXCEPT
A lowly knight
Unrequited love
Highborn lady
Handsome king
24
In the Song of Roland, who blew his horn, but too late to receive help?
Ganelon
Charlemagne
Roland
Oliver
25
All where ideas of the Code of Chivalry EXCEPT
Protection
Pride
Prowess
Loyalty
26
During the Middle Ages, the area today known as “Germany” was referred to as
Low Countries
Levantine
The Holy Roman Empire
Burgundy
27
William the Conqueror centralized royal control in England after conquering it by
requiring every English noble to swear “liege homage” to him
Sending “shire-reeves” throughout the kingdom to enforce royal justice
ALL
taking a thorough census of people and property for the purpose of taxation
28
The majority of a medieval peasants’ diet consisted of
Liquor
Vegetables
Bread
Meat
29
Which barbarian tribe won out against all the rest?
Visigoths
Ostrogoths
Franks
Goths
30
Which statement about Muhammad is correct?
He claimed to have received visions from God
All
HIs intial attempts to convert his home city Mecca to Islam were successful
He saw Islam spread throughout the Middle East
31
Why was the year 1000 described as a turning point of civilization in Europe?
A civilization began to advance again after the year 1000
Europe suffered more frequent invasions after the year 1000
The planet began to pull again after 1000
The population fell after 1000
32
What is the difference between a member of the mendicant order and monastic order?
Mendicants believe in Sainthood, but Monastics do not
Mendicants do no spend much time praying, but Monastics do
Mendicants believe that the Pope is infallible, but Monastics do
Mendicants believe in a poor lifestyle
33
Which is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Jiihad
Ritual Prayer
Ramadan fast
34
Who betrayed Roland?
Charlemagne
Archbishop
Ganelon
Oliver
35
Which king got the upper hand on the papacy?
Louis IX
Philip Augustus
Richard I
Philip IV
36
All is true of Charlemagne EXCEPT:
The Pope declared him “Emperor of the Romans”
He supported the church
Greatest ruler of Middle Ages
He did not believe in education
37
Which statement about the Crusades is FALSE?
The first crusade was successful in taking Jerusalem and other holy sites
Popes conferred Crusade status on military campaign against Muslims
Crusaders were gradually pushed out of the Holy Land over two centuries
Crusades were only sanctioned by the pope against Muslims
38
“Chivalry” means
Noble
Horse
Knight
Courage
39
Which of the following of St. Augustine of Hippo is correct
ALL
He is considered the leading theologian of the early western church
He wrote what is considered to be the first autobiography in world history
He compared the world to two contrasting cities, the city of God and of man
40
Charlemagne’s palace was located in
Rome
Aachen
Your mom’s house
Berlin
41
Which of the following was centered around the capitol of Constantinople?
The Holy Roman Empire
The Byzantine Empire
The Plantagenet Dynasty
The Carolinian Empire
42
What occurred at the Synod of Whitney?
The settled that Easter is a pagan holiday and should not be celebrated
Argued of the doctrine of Petrine Supremacy
Argued over the Date of Easter
The Celtics won the debate
43
The practice of medieval Christian’s praying to deceased saints was known as
Confirmation
Extreme unction
Piece of God
Intercession of the Saints
44
The lay investiture controversy involved
A struggle over the orthodox opinion on the divinity of Jesus
A struggle between Popes and Monarchs over who could choose a clergy
A struggle over the use of iconography in the church
A struggle of political control of Constantinople
45
Why might people embrace the monastic lifestyle?
They wanted to show their commitment to Christianity
They had been influenced by Neo-Platonic philosophy
ALL
They believed the New Testament encouraged the lifestyle
46
The majority of people in the Middle Ages were
Merchants
Nobles
Clergy
Peasants
47
Which of the following was NOT an important foundation of medieval civilization in the Latin West?
Culture of the Germanic tribes
Christianity
Remnants of the Roman Empire
Islam
48
Which statement about Pope Gregory the Great is correct
He refused to assume political leadership in Rome when asked
He maintained a hostile relationship with the Franks
He believed in Orthodox Christianity
ALL
49
During the Middle Ages, representative assemblies in several kingdoms were formed for the purpose to
Settle disputes between cities and the countryside
Settle contentious religious questions
Give their consent for a declaration of war
Give their consent to “extraordinary” taxes requested by the monarch
50
Which is not true of the Byzantine Empire?
It’s capitol was Constantinople
It is the eastern half of the Roman Empire
It lasted 100 yrs longer than the other half
It never suffered any outward invasions
