Middle Ages 6th grade

Front

Which event, more than any other, signified the beginning of the "dark ages" in Europe?

Back

The collapse of the Roman Empire

Front

Why was the time immediately following the fall of Rome called the Dark Ages?

Back

There was little formal education for the masses.

Front

What was the official religion in most of Europe during the Middle Ages? Options: Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism

Back

Christianity

Front

What religious position holds the most power? Options: Pope, Archbishop, Diocese, Priest

Back

Pope

Front

Which of the following groups had the MOST political power? Options: vassals, serfs, lords, knights

Back

lords

Front

What impact did monasteries have on education?

Back

Monasteries became centers of learning that led to universities.

Front

Serf's were

Back

legally tied to the manor and couldn't leave

Front

Who was responsible for farming the fields on a manor? Options: knights, peasants, merchants, nobles

Back

peasants

Front

What is another name for the plague that devastated Europe in the mid-1300s?

Back

the Black Death

Front

How did the Black death spread to humans?

Back

rats and fleas