World History- Unit #4

Front

Although Justinian's rule brought a period of stability, after his death the Roman Empire fell apart. Which of the following is NOT a reason why the empire fell? Justinian's Plague, Constant invasions, Differences in Christianity, Over taxation of citizens.

Back

Over taxation of citizens.

Front

The invasions of the Roman Empire disrupted trade, resulting in the downfall of cities and causing people to move to more rural areas. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is Frankish king Charlemagne best known for?

Back

Creating an empire in Europe larger that any since ancient Rome.

Front

In the Feudal System, a lord would grant a ________ to person to farm in return for the lord's protection.

Back

Fief

Front

As part of the feudal system, peasants saw a drastic increase in life expectancy.

Back

False

Front

During the Middle Ages, the Church saw some key problems. Which of the following is NOT one of the problems it faced? Priests were often married. Simony (bishops selling their positions) Lay investiture.

Back

Lack of necessary funding.

Front

The Great Schism helped split Christianity even more between the east and west.

Back

True

Front

Why did the Crusades begin?

Back

To protect Constantinople and gain control of Jerusalem.

Front

The Reconquista was the effort to drive Muslims out of France.

Back

False

Front

The Agricultural Revolution and the Commercial Revolution caused people to move to cities and begin to abandon the feudal system. True or False?

Back

True