The Origins of the Middle Ages

The Middle Ages start with the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century, and came to an end a thousand years later in the 15th century.

• True

• False

According to historians, the Middle Ages lasted about two thousand years.

• True

• False

Historians divide the Middle Ages into two stages: the Early Middle Ages and the Late Middle Ages.

• True

• False

Charlemagne ruled for more than forty years.

• True

• False

Charlemagne strengthened his authority as emperor and defended the region from possible invasions.

• True

• False

The system of some men subordinating others based on the lands they owned was called...

• Feudalism

• Investiture Controversy

• Treaty of Verdun

Stone buildings made by feudal lords to take refuge in case of an attack.

• temple

• monastery

• castle

The feudal era lasted between the 10th and 13th centuries in America.

• True

• False

In the Middle Ages, Rome was the most important city for both Christians and Muslims.

• True

• False

They are called Crusades because their members would sew a cloth moon on their own clothes that identified them as Christians.

• True

• False