Cathedrals of Medieval Europe Lesson

Cathedrals of Medieval Europe Lesson

Unit 7

Multiple Choice

When did the Middle Ages occur?

• 0-500

• 500-1500

• 500-1000

• 1000-1500

Multiple Choice

Which kingdom was created after many tribes invaded much of present-day Western Europe?

• Kingdom of the Franks

• Byzantine Kingdom

• Kingdom of Greece

• Kingdom of the Shawns

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader of the Kingdom of the Franks?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Romulus

• Charlemagne

Multiple Choice

What was life like in Europe after Charlemagne's empire ended?

• Prosperous

• Industrial

• Dangerous

• One Kingdom

Multiple Choice

What is it known as when land was owned by kings or lords but held by vassals in return for their loyalty?

• Patricians

• Feudalism

• Peasantry

• Township

Multiple Choice

What did you need control over in medieval Europe to have power?

• Money

• Trade

• Land

• Mr. Pibb

Multiple Choice

What is a fief?

• A type of home

• A peasant

• A laborer

• A share of land

Multiple Choice

Who could also have the title of baron or prince?

• Fief

• Peasant

• Noble

• Manor

Multiple Choice

Who was someone who was given land but promised to follow the landowner's laws and fight for him?

• Manor

• Fief

• Vassal

• Peasant

Multiple Choice

What is a serf?

• A king

• A knight

• A lord

• A peasant

Cathedrals in the Middle Ages

1. Communities during the Middle Ages spent decades building giant cathedrals to glorify God and also to be a credit to their city.

Stained Glass

2. Glass windows and sculptures told Bible stories and presented the lives of the saints to a population that could not read or write.

The Gothic Style

3. Most Gothic cathedrals were built in Western Europe between 1100 and 1400 with the term Gothic referring to the style of architecture.

The Growth of the Church

4. The Catholic Church was very powerful, and the combination of religious and economic power let the Church take on many roles that governments do today.

The Middle of the Middle Ages

5. By about 1000 - the middle of the Middle Ages - feudalism was well established in Europe. This along with the Church led to a safer and growing Europe.

Travel During the Middle Ages

6. As people felt safer, they began to travel more and learn more about distant places. Trade began to grow into the markets of small villages.

Trade During the Middle Ages

7. In time, traders began to gather in convenient locations - river crossings, highways, and important monasteries - leading to the development of towns.

Trade During the Middle Ages

8. The possibility of a better life and freedom from serfdom drew many people to these new and growing towns.

Multiple Choice

How long would communities take in building cathedrals during the Middle Ages?

• Days

• Months

• Decades

• Centuries

Multiple Choice

What did stained glass windows and sculptures present to people?

• Bible stories

• Town History

• Names of citizens

• Trivia Questions

Multiple Choice

Why did stained glass stories attempt to tell stories?

• People enjoyed the colors

• The glass allowed people to see easier

• The sculptures were priceless

• People couldn't read or write

Multiple Choice

What type of style were most cathedrals built using between 1100 and 1400?

• Gothic

• Ionic

• Corinthian

• Modern

Multiple Choice

What took on the role of many present-day governments during the Middle Ages?

• Feudalism

• Princes

• Catholic Church

• Nobles

Multiple Choice

What year was the "middle" of the Middle Ages?

• 500

• 750

• 1000

• 1500

Multiple Choice

What did the Catholic Church help do to Europe?

• Built roads

• Made it safer

• Built aqueducts

• Established nations

Multiple Choice

What did trade allow to develop in Europe?

• Villages/towns

• Manors

• Cathedrals

• A positive attitude

Multiple Choice

Where did towns begin to develop as trade expanded in Europe?

• River crossings

• Battlefields

• Remote forests

• Near Mountains

Multiple Choice

As towns and cities grew in Europe, what began to decline?

• Trading

• Kingdoms

• Serfdom/Feudalism

• Cathedrals