History Flashcard

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Two immediate results of the fall of Roman Empire were: A renewed interest in education and the arts; B economic disorder and a weak central government; C growth of cities and wealth; D increase in trade and manufacturing.

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economic disorder and a weak central government.

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In Western Europe, which development was the cause of the other three? A Warfare disrupted trade throughout Europe. B Travel became unsafe because of violence. C Cities, towns, and villages were abandoned. D The Roman Empire was invaded and collapsed.

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The Roman Empire was invaded and collapsed.

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In the Byzantine Empire, one important development was

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Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

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Which is the most valid generalization about the impact of the Crusades? A strengthened power of the serfs in Europe, B increased trade, C brought European influence in Africa, D promoted religious freedom

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increased trade

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What did the caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe have in common?

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They divided society into hereditary social classes.

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Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

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The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.

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What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?

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an exchange of land for services

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In Western Europe, feudalism developed after the chaos of repeated invasions.

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chaos of repeated invasions.

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What did the Magna Carta establish in 1215? A The right to bear arms. B Renaissance began. C Trial by jury. D Mongols invaded.

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Trial by jury.

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A major goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades was to

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capture the holy land from Muslims.