Unit 1.2 Review

Which of the following challenges emerged as a result of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

• The Christian Church became less influential across Europe

• There was a lack of central protection for Western European lands

• Cultural achievements like art and architecture began to thrive in the region

• Trade between Western European civilization and the rest of the world increased

Which of the following best describes the function of the feudal system in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Knights were as highly honored by society as nobles

• Nobles owned servants or slaves who worked their land without benefit

• Every member of society had the primary responsibility of protecting the king

• Land-owning nobles provided land in exchange for specific services from tenants

Which of the following best describes the role of Vassals in the feudal system?

• They were granted plots of land in exchange for military service

• They paid rent to nobles in exchange for protection and servants

• They were tied to their nobles land by contract and had limited freedoms.

• They were low-ranking members of society who provided unskilled services.

What quality was used to distinguish high ranking members of society from low ranking members under the feudal system?

• Land ownership

• Military experience

• Skill and education

• Marital status and age

Which of the following best describes the role of the Church in Medieval Europe?

• The church became only a social organization and was only regarded by the lowest classes.

• The Pope was believed to be a representative of God and set both religious and secular laws for society.

• The rising power of the Pope led to the need for the monarchy to establish laws that separated church and state.

• The decline of Rome led to a sharp decline in belief in the Catholic Church, which rid the Pope of most of his influence.

Education, Social Services, Economic Support and Political Affiliations

Where would the guidance and services listed above most likely be provided throughout the Middle Ages?

• the local school-house

• the Fuedal Manor

• a knight's residence

• a nearby convent or monastery

a nun would reside in

• a feudal manor

• a convent

• a monastery

• a castle

a monk lives in a

• church

• monastery

• convent

• feudal manor

Which of the following was a result of the economic improvements that came from a revival of trade during the Middle Ages?

• The conflict between neighboring villages created mounting tensions across Europe.

• Local craftspeople were struggling to keep up with increased demands for goods.

• Fewer people needed to become skilled in craftwork and the barter system emerged.

• New towns were created and saw the birth of capitalism and a new artisan social class.

What happened to travel and the economy in Western Europe as a result of the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

• Roman roads fell into disrepair and barter replaced the Roman monetary system.

• Traders kept roads well maintained, and new monetary systems replaced the Roman system.

• Traders kept roads well maintained and barter replaced the Roman monetary system.

• Roman roads fell into disrepair, but the Roman monetary system and economy survived.