What was one problem medieval cities faced?

crowded and unhealthy conditions

Which of these was true about Roman Catholic cathedrals during the Middle Ages?

They were some of the largest and grandest buildings.

Which of the following is true about the Plague, or the Black Death?

It spread from the Mediterranean to the north of Europe.

Christians fought the Muslim Turks in order to

reopen the Holy Land to Christian pilgrims.

Which of these was the main constitutional principle under Magna Carta?

Everyone, even the king, has to obey the law.

a contract where land was given in exchange for loyalty.

Which of these statements about the Crusades is true?

Crusaders brought new ideas back to Europe.

Why is the Holy Land important?

It is sacred to three of the world’s great religions.

What is one reason that the Church was so powerful during medieval times?

It made laws and set up courts to uphold them.

How was life in the towns different from life on the manor?

In the towns, people exchanged goods and services for money.

What effects did the Crusades have on Europe and the Middle East?

Trade expanded and towns boomed.

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1
A lord’s main duty toward the people who pledged loyalty to him was to
protect them and their lands.
bring them to God.
take care of their livestock and lands.
educate them.
2
As feudalism weakened, one way kings gained power was by supporting
the lords in their kingdoms.
new towns.
the Crusades.
the Roman Catholic Church.
3
What was one problem medieval cities faced?
no clergy
invaders from other cities
a lack of guilds
crowded and unhealthy conditions
4
Which of these was true about Roman Catholic cathedrals during the Middle Ages?
They were usually owned by the king or one of his vassals.
They were some of the largest and grandest buildings.
They were some of the most strongly guarded buildings.
They were usually built in the countryside, far from towns.
5
Peasants were often able to improve their standard of living by
staying on the manor for generations.
farming the lord’s fields.
fighting in the Crusades.
moving to towns.
6
Which of the following is true about the Plague, or the Black Death?
It spread from the Mediterranean to the north of Europe.
It spread faster in colder climates than in warmer ones.
It spread quickly over land but couldn't travel over water.
It spread only to a small area of Europe.
7
Christians fought the Muslim Turks in order to
spread the feudal system of government.
force them out of Italy.
convert the Muslims to Christianity.
reopen the Holy Land to Christian pilgrims.
8
From the viewpoint of the Christians, which was the most successful crusade?
First
Second
Fourth
Third
9
Which of these was the main constitutional principle under Magna Carta?
All citizens are entitled to legal representation.
Everyone, even the king, has to obey the law.
Both men and women had the right to own land.
Minors receive different treatment under the law.
10
The Hundred Years’ War was fought between
France and England.
kings and clergy.
France and Spain.
Christians and Muslims.
11
Feudalism began as
a means for the church to collect more taxes.
a demand by the peasants for better living conditions.
a contract where land was given in exchange for loyalty.
a way for the military to secure its power.
12
Which of these statements about the Crusades is true?
Crusaders brought new ideas back to Europe.
The goal of the 4 Crusades was the recapture of Jerusalem.
Trade diminished across Europe.
Crusaders were welcomed by Muslims.
13
Why is the Holy Land important?
It is sacred to all of the world’s great religions.
It is sacred to three of the world’s great religions.
It is the center of Europe.
The Catholic Church is located there.
14
What is one reason that the Church was so powerful during medieval times?
It made laws and set up courts to uphold them.
It did not allow national religions.
It encouraged warfare among feudal lords.
It encouraged serfs to leave the manor.
15
How was life in the towns different from life on the manor?
In the towns, people exchanged goods and services for money.
In the towns, the Church had no authority.
In the towns, people no longer belonged to guilds.
In the towns, people were self-sufficient.
16
What effects did the Crusades have on Europe and the Middle East?
Furs, ceramics, and jade were carried to China.
Precious metals and stones were carried from China.
Trade expanded and towns boomed.
Silk cloth was brought to China from the West.
17
During the Middle Ages, the largest and most powerful religion in Western Europe was the
Roman Catholic Church.
Protestant Church.
Church of England.
Eastern Orthodox Church.

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Medieval Europe Review

17 termsStudBud Administration337 plays

Medieval Europe Review

Flashcards17 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 17

Answers

1
A lord’s main duty toward the people who pledged loyalty to him was to
protect them and their lands.
bring them to God.
take care of their livestock and lands.
educate them.
2
As feudalism weakened, one way kings gained power was by supporting
the lords in their kingdoms.
new towns.
the Crusades.
the Roman Catholic Church.
3
What was one problem medieval cities faced?
no clergy
invaders from other cities
a lack of guilds
crowded and unhealthy conditions
4
Which of these was true about Roman Catholic cathedrals during the Middle Ages?
They were usually owned by the king or one of his vassals.
They were some of the largest and grandest buildings.
They were some of the most strongly guarded buildings.
They were usually built in the countryside, far from towns.
5
Peasants were often able to improve their standard of living by
staying on the manor for generations.
farming the lord’s fields.
fighting in the Crusades.
moving to towns.
6
Which of the following is true about the Plague, or the Black Death?
It spread from the Mediterranean to the north of Europe.
It spread faster in colder climates than in warmer ones.
It spread quickly over land but couldn't travel over water.
It spread only to a small area of Europe.
7
Christians fought the Muslim Turks in order to
spread the feudal system of government.
force them out of Italy.
convert the Muslims to Christianity.
reopen the Holy Land to Christian pilgrims.
8
From the viewpoint of the Christians, which was the most successful crusade?
First
Second
Fourth
Third
9
Which of these was the main constitutional principle under Magna Carta?
All citizens are entitled to legal representation.
Everyone, even the king, has to obey the law.
Both men and women had the right to own land.
Minors receive different treatment under the law.
10
The Hundred Years’ War was fought between
France and England.
kings and clergy.
France and Spain.
Christians and Muslims.
11
Feudalism began as
a means for the church to collect more taxes.
a demand by the peasants for better living conditions.
a contract where land was given in exchange for loyalty.
a way for the military to secure its power.
12
Which of these statements about the Crusades is true?
Crusaders brought new ideas back to Europe.
The goal of the 4 Crusades was the recapture of Jerusalem.
Trade diminished across Europe.
Crusaders were welcomed by Muslims.
13
Why is the Holy Land important?
It is sacred to all of the world’s great religions.
It is sacred to three of the world’s great religions.
It is the center of Europe.
The Catholic Church is located there.
14
What is one reason that the Church was so powerful during medieval times?
It made laws and set up courts to uphold them.
It did not allow national religions.
It encouraged warfare among feudal lords.
It encouraged serfs to leave the manor.
15
How was life in the towns different from life on the manor?
In the towns, people exchanged goods and services for money.
In the towns, the Church had no authority.
In the towns, people no longer belonged to guilds.
In the towns, people were self-sufficient.
16
What effects did the Crusades have on Europe and the Middle East?
Furs, ceramics, and jade were carried to China.
Precious metals and stones were carried from China.
Trade expanded and towns boomed.
Silk cloth was brought to China from the West.
17
During the Middle Ages, the largest and most powerful religion in Western Europe was the
Roman Catholic Church.
Protestant Church.
Church of England.
Eastern Orthodox Church.