Medieval Europe Test Review

Front

Which of the following is a reason why the popularity of Christianity increased throughout Europe during the Middle Ages?
Options:
The Catholic Church adopted Buddhist teachings.
European militaries destroyed the temples of traditional religions.
The Catholic Church built monasteries.
European monarchs refused to name official religions in their kingdoms.

Back

The Catholic Church built monasteries.

Front

Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

Back

The Pope

Front

How did the rule of Charlemagne impact the economy of Europe during the Middle Ages?

Back

It increased the use of feudalism.

Front

____________________ was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor.

Back

Charlemagne

Front

How did the actions of Charlemagne support the claims made by Einhard in this quote?

Back

Charlemagne made Christianity the official religion of the Holy Roman Empire.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an accomplishment of Charlemagne?
Options:
He founded the Carolingian Empire.
He won the Battle of Hastings and spread French into England.
He united most of Western and Central Europe.
He promoted learning and supported monasteries.

Back

He won the Battle of Hastings and spread French into England.

Front

This is a quote from a letter written by Pope Gelasius I. This quote highlights the conflict between which groups during the Middle Ages?

Back

European monarchs and Catholic Church

Front

How did European leaders use the feudal system to maintain power during the Middle Ages?

Back

They distributed land in exchange for money and military support.

Front

Status and wealth in the European feudal system of the Middle Ages were determined by which factor? Options: Business revenue, Slave trading, Military service

Back

Land ownership

Front

Who was at the bottom of the feudal social pyramid in the European Middle Ages?

Back

The serfs