Describe the role of women in Europe in the Middle Ages?

submissive to men in public & private affairs.

Early Middle Ages, the Catholic Church contributed to cultural unity in western Europe by....

using missionaries to convertGermanic tribes

Similarity between the Gupta Empire in India & the Tang Dynasty in China was that each ___.

made advances in the arts, sciences and mathematics

Characteristic of the "Golden Age of Muslim" culture?

toleration of several other religions.

Which statement about Constantinople is accurate? (MAP)

Constantinople was an important trading center.

An important effect of the Hundred Years' War?

New weapons contributed to the end of medieval Europe.

Aztec society was strongly influenced by _____________.

mythology and religious practices ofthe Toltecs

Which conclusion can best be drawn about West Africa?

The economy was influenced by extensive trade connections.

How did the Black Death affect Medieval Europe?

Economic&socialinstability drastically reduced theworkforce.

Pattern of commerce that expanded the slave trade & — (MAP)

increased agricultural production in North America

Major effect of the growth of the Ottoman Empire?

Ottoman's shipped goods to N Africa, the M. East & Europe

Grand Canal was important to the Tang & Song dynasties primarily because it provided — (MAP)

a way to ship rice from farms to urban centers

The African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali & Songhai were similar by ___.

gained wealth by obtaining gold from Africa.

Why did the Chinese build the Great Wall & the Grand Canal?

GW protect against invasion;GC provide transportation route.

led people to question the authority of the Church

Papal Powers in the Middle Ages: ⇒ Excommunication or Interdict

Powers exercised against nobility who went against church

The most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?

increased trade between Europe and Asia.

How was warfare controlled by the Pope, the Church & religion? (QUOTE)

the Church limited where and when Christians could fight.

Which of the following came 1st?

Opening of trade routes during the Crusades.

Which event was 1st? ? → Capture of Constantinople → Fall of Byzantine Empire

Expansion of Ottoman Empire into eastern Europe

Describe the Delhi Sultanate.

It established a Muslim ruling class in India.

The Silk Road & West African trade routes were similar because...

ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with others.

Cultures that created sculptures in the past --- (PICTURE)

had advanced knowledge of metallurgy

Significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

Islamic leaning and culture in Mali grew.

The main reason for the loss of lives described in the excerpt is that American Indians —

were not immune to European diseases

Describe how Christians & Jews were treated under the rule ofthe Ottoman Empire?

lived in self-governing communities, that paid special taxes

An important duty for followers of Islam is....

fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan

Which factor contributed to Europe’s Commercial Revolution in the sixteenth century?

mercantilistprinciples to regulate trade withcolonies

In 1280, the Mongols controlled _________. (MAP)

most of Marco Polo's overland route to China

One of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?

United the nomadic tribes ofnortheast Asia to form an empire

Characteristic of feudalism in Medieval Europe?

Lords granted land to vassals for military service.

How were the travels of Marco Polo & Ibn Battuta similar? Both ___________.

an increased interest in different cultures.

"long, deep sleep. Learning...in the religious orders. Fear and chaos...." Describes what era?

Western Europe after the fall of Rome

The caste system in India & the feudal system in Europe similarity?

a division of society into hereditary social classes

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1
Describe the role of women in Europe in the Middle Ages?
treated as "queens" of their household
submissive to men in public & private affairs.
had the same opportunities as men did
Women and men generally lived apart
2
Early Middle Ages, the Catholic Church contributed to cultural unity in western Europe by....
challenged the legitimacy of theCarolingian Empire
maintaining trade routes commonlyused by Italian merchants
sending armies to recapture citiesunder Byzantine rule
using missionaries to convertGermanic tribes
3
Similarity between the Gupta Empire in India & the Tang Dynasty in China was that each ___.
promoted equality for women
developed representative government
gained overseas colonies
made advances in the arts, sciences and mathematics
4
Characteristic of the "Golden Age of Muslim" culture?
restriction of trade and commerce
creation of democratic governments
toleration of several other religions.
increased participation of women in government
5
Which statement about Constantinople is accurate? (MAP)
Gold was the primary commodity that China sent.
Constantinople was an important trading center.
Constantinople was located directly on Mediterranean Sea.
Africans traded most of their goods to Constantinople.
6
Which religion listed did not originate in the Middle East?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
7
Characteristic of a medieval manor....(DIAGRAM)
main crop was barley
church was unimportant to daily life
economically self-sufficient
serfs owned the fallow land
8
Which religion is a result of the interaction of Muslim & Hindu beliefs?
Sikhism
Taoism
Confucianism
Shintoism
9
An important effect of the Hundred Years' War?
The Black Death spread from France to England.
England & France failed to benefit from Renaissance culture.
England established permanent control over much of France.
New weapons contributed to the end of medieval Europe.
10
Aztec society was strongly influenced by _____________.
mythology and religious practices ofthe Toltecs
weaving and fishing techniques ofthe Yaquis
written language and folklore of theIncas
architectural styles and constructionmethods of the Pueblos
11
Which conclusion can best be drawn about West Africa?
The economy was influenced by extensive trade connections.
The Sahara Desert acted as a barrier to trade.
Rivers served as primary trade routes for the entire region
Slaves were needed by merchants exchanging salt and gold.
12
How did the Black Death affect Medieval Europe?
advances in medicinethat extended the average life span.
allowed church officials to expandtheir authority.
persecution of religiousand ethnic minorities to decrease.
Economic&socialinstability drastically reduced theworkforce.
13
The location of the Ottoman Empire had an impact on the ___.
decline in the Atlantic slave trade
spread of Buddhism into Southeast Asia
trade between Europe and Asia
conquest of Spain by the Muslims
14
Pattern of commerce that expanded the slave trade & — (MAP)
encouraged manufacturing industries in West Africa
increased agricultural production in North America
weakened western Europe’s dominance over its colonies
depleted supplies of natural resources in South America
15
Major effect of the growth of the Ottoman Empire?
Ottoman's shipped goods to N Africa, the M. East & Europe
The expansion of Islam in Europe was halted at Tours.
The practice of Christianity was banned from the Holy Land.
Persians joined the Sunni branch of Islam.
16
Grand Canal was important to the Tang & Song dynasties primarily because it provided — (MAP)
a transportation route for military forces
a way to ship rice from farms to urban centers
water to urban centers in arid regions
flood control during monsoon season
17
The African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali & Songhai were similar by ___.
controlled territories around the Mediterranean.
stressed the importance of multiple gods and goddesses.
made advances in mathematics and science.
gained wealth by obtaining gold from Africa.
18
Why did the Chinese build the Great Wall & the Grand Canal?
Protect farm villages from floods; improve access to coast.
to restrict the exchange ofgoods with foreign merchants.
GW protect against invasion;GC provide transportation route.
built to discourage Chinese peasants fromemigrating.
19
The Great Schism?
led people to question the authority of the Church
killed 1/3 of Europe's population
led to serious food shortages
exposed Europeans to Eastern ideas & goods stimulating trade
20
Christian thinker: men could judge govt. laws vs naturallaw & could overthrow unjust rulers?
St. Augustine
Charlemagne
Justinian
St. Thomas Aquinas
21
Who developed the compass, porcelain & gunpowder?
Ancient Greeks
Renaissance artists
Chinese
Muslims
22
Papal Powers in the Middle Ages: ⇒ Excommunication or Interdict
Allowed nobility to appoint bishops/abbots
allowed dioceses to collect funds to pay for cathedrals
Powers exercised against nobility who went against church
Forced populations to pay taxes supporting church
23
The most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades?
increased trade between Europe and Asia.
brought European influence to Africa.
strengthened the power of the serfs in Europe.
promoted the idea of religious freedom.
24
How was warfare controlled by the Pope, the Church & religion? (QUOTE)
the Church limited where and when Christians could fight.
landlords determined when warfare took place.
war was limited to religious holidays.
religion was dictated by custom and feudal law.
25
Which of the following came 1st?
Economic growth in Western Europe.
Increased importance of Italian city-states.
Opening of trade routes during the Crusades.
Increased supply of Asian luxury goods.
26
Which event was 1st? ? → Capture of Constantinople → Fall of Byzantine Empire
Expansion of Ottoman Empire into eastern Europe
Formation of Mughal Empire in India
Expansion of Mongols into Russia
Creation of Safavid Empire in Persia
27
Describe the Delhi Sultanate.
It banned the practice of Hinduism in South Asia.
It promoted the segregation of Mahayana Buddhists in Tibet.
It established a Muslim ruling class in India.
It prevented the spread of Christianity to East Asia.
28
The Silk Road & West African trade routes were similar because...
concrete was used to improve the surface of the roads.
ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with others.
the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco.
a single currency was used to make transactions easier.
29
Cultures that created sculptures in the past --- (PICTURE)
used statues in religious festivals
applied strict guidelines to govt. propoganda
was influenced by the ancient Greeks
had advanced knowledge of metallurgy
30
Significant effect of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
The African written language spread to Southwest Asia.
Military leaders took over Mali.
The trading of gold for salt ended.
Islamic leaning and culture in Mali grew.
31
Who is considered the founder of Islam?
Jesus
Siddhartha Gautama
Mansa Musa
Mohammed
32
The main reason for the loss of lives described in the excerpt is that American Indians —
experienced a series of famines
exhausted their supplies of natural resources
were shipped to Europe as slaves
were not immune to European diseases
33
Describe how Christians & Jews were treated under the rule ofthe Ottoman Empire?
expelled to nearby Christian countries in Eastern Europe
treated as complete equals by Muslims.
lived in self-governing communities, that paid special taxes
forcibly converted to Islam.
34
An important duty for followers of Islam is....
fast in daytime during the month of Ramadan
give up all selfish desires
refuse to eat beef
give up all wealth
35
Describe the architectural style of Gothic? (PICTURE)
Thick walls & sturdy design
Rounded vaults and arches
Balance & symmetry
Spires and flying buttresses
36
Why was Genghis Khan successful?
nomadic lifestyle
religious devotion
superior horsemanship
use of terror
37
Which factor contributed to Europe’s Commercial Revolution in the sixteenth century?
formation of financialinstitutions controlled by the church
mercantilistprinciples to regulate trade withcolonies
Transition from feudalproduction to modern industry.
Nationalization of ag through seizure of aristocraticlands
38
In 1280, the Mongols controlled _________. (MAP)
both Japan and Korea
areas of Africa, Asia and Europe
all of Asia
most of Marco Polo's overland route to China
39
One of Genghis Khan’s greatest achievements?
Encouraged expansion ofBuddhism & introduced it to Europe.
Muslim rulers got control of valuable trans-Saharancaravan.
United the nomadic tribes ofnortheast Asia to form an empire
Popularized the warrior culture developed by Japanese
40
Characteristic of feudalism in Medieval Europe?
Lords granted land to vassals for military service.
Universities granted degrees toqualified students.
Guilds supervised the work done bycraftsmen.
Troubadours perform concerts intown halls for food/lodging.
41
How were the travels of Marco Polo & Ibn Battuta similar? Both ___________.
the discovery of East Asia.
an increased interest in different cultures.
a reduction in trade.
the development of slavery.
42
"long, deep sleep. Learning...in the religious orders. Fear and chaos...." Describes what era?
the start of the Crusades
the early rise of Christianity
Western Europe after the fall of Rome
the rise of Islam
43
The caste system in India & the feudal system in Europe similarity?
a strong belief in social equality
a division of society into hereditary social classes
encouragement of trade between neighboring countries
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
44
Medieval European practice is most similar to the legal remedy in Hammurabi's code? (Excert)
Royal decree
Trial by ordeal
Trial by jury
Judicial duel
45
Balance of trade, amount of gold possessed & colonies exist to benefit mother country..caused -
European overseas expansion
the legalization of slavery in Europe
the introduction of banking inEurope
European religious wars
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The following institution served as the main unifying force of medieval western Europe....
monarchy
military
legislature
church

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