The Middle Ages

Why was the Catholic Church the most powerful group in the Middle Ages?

• The Roman Empire fell, leaving only the church for social support.

• Wealthy people left money and land to the Catholic Church.

• The Catholic Church was the largest land owner in Europe.

• All of the above.

Which statement about Monasteries is false?

• The people who lived in Monasteries are called Monks.

• The people who lived in Monasteries do charitable work in their town.

• The people who lived in Monasteries could read and write.

• The people who lived in Monasteries were male

Who is the Frankish King who converted the Franks to Christianity?

• Charlemagne

• Charles Martel

• Clovis

• Constantine

After Charlemagne's death, what happened to the Frankish Kingdom?

• It shrank down because of poor leadership.

• The Pope created the Holy Roman Empire.

• Charlemagne's sons worked together to further expand the kingdom.

• It became known as the Byzantine Empire.

How were the Vikings able to raid most of mainland Europe?

• Viking boats allowed them to travel on the open ocean and rivers.

• Vikings used special swords to make other Europeans afraid of them.

• Vikings outnumbered the other Germanic tribes in Europe.

• All of the above.

Which of the following best describes Feudalism?

• A way to pay taxes to the King and Pope.

• A system of protection in which each level of society has a responsibility to the others.

• A policy that forces Christianity on invaders from Muslim territories.

• A method for making knights vassal to serfs.

Which statement about Feudalism is false?

• Knights are vassal to Lords.

• Serfs work on the land in exchange for protection.

• Kings give gifts of land called siefs to the Lords.

• Lords are vassal to the Kings.

What is the cause of the first Crusade?

• The Pope wanted to attack Muslim held territory in the Holy Land.

• The Pope asked for help to defend Eastern Europe from Muslim invasion.

• Charles Martel defended the Christians in Europe from Muslim invasion in Spain.

• All of the above.

Why was there conflict between the Christians and Muslims during the Crusades?

• Both religions wanted to expand their influence over other places in the world.

• Both religions claimed many of the same sites as sacred to their religions.

• Jerusalem was an important site for both Muhammad and Jesus Christ.

• All of the above.

What was one effect of the Crusades?

• It created a lasting peace between Muslims and Christians.

• It opened up trade routes from Europe to the Middle East and China.

• It made the power of European kings much weaker.

• All of the above.