Middle Ages and the Renaissance

A period of lawlessness and disunity followed the fall of the Roman Empire. What served as the only unifying force in Europe until the rise of the Catholic Church?

• Emperor of Rome

• Roman legions

• The Vikings

• Localized kings

Who was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800 C.E.?

• Leo V

• Gregory II

• Charlemagne

• Pepin

What was the major economic and social structure in medieval Europe?

• Pastoralism

• Syndicalism

• Feudalism

• Industrialism

Who held the lowest social position on an estate in medieval Europe?

• A lord

• A vassal

• A serf

• A knight

Which of these held the highest social position on an estate in medieval Europe?

• A lord

• A vassal

• A serf

• A knight

Which of the following is the best description of workers on a medieval estate?

• A highly industrial and unified workforce

• A large group of equals working to better the nation's production

• A small band of highly skilled craftsmen working as slaves for a king

• A large group of peasants working on farming fields and spending their lives at the estate

The expression "Renaissance Person" is most accurately used to describe an individual who ..

• has many talents and skills.

• is a recognized and well-paid artist.

• prefers personal pleasure rather than accomplishment.

• does not have ethical or moral standards of behavior.

What ultimately strengthened the feudal system?

• Barbarian invasions

• Rise of towns

• Rise of trade Increased

• independence

What group settled and set up a large empire at location 1?

• Visigoths

• Franks

• Vandals

• Ostrogoths

Which Crusade was the only successful one for the Christians?

• First Crusade

• Second Crusade

• Third Crusade

• Fourth Crusade