Unit 3 Middle Ages in Europe Review

What caused Western Europe to fall into the "Dark Ages"?

• The Roman Empire was taken over by Germanic Tribes

• The Byzantine Empire took over Western Europe

• Christianity split between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox

• They lost electricity

Which of the following about the "Dark Ages" is FALSE?

• Feudalism was developed as a social and political system

• Trade slowed and Europe became isolated

• The Pope was the most powerful person

• There was a great deal of cultural diffusion

Which leader temporarily united Western Europe during the Middle Ages and was named the Holy Roman Emperor?

• Charlemagne

• Shi Huangdi

• Justinian

• Hammurabi

Who was responsible for starting the Crusades?

• King Henry III

• Pope Urban II

• Saladin

• Mr. Vasquez

Which of the following was NOT a reason why people fought in the Crusades?

• The Pope promised all who fought would be forgiven of their sins

• Christians wanted to recapture the Holy Land of Jerusalem

• People were trying to escape Mongolian invasions

• It gave knights the opportunity to fight

What was the result of the Crusades?

• The Christians regained the Holy Land of Jerusalem

• Christians and Muslims came to respect each others' religions

• Western Europe came out of the Dark Ages and ended their isolation from the world

• Many Europeans converted to Islam once they saw the achievements of their empires

What new style of architecture was developed during the High Middle Ages?

• Romanesque

• Gothic

• Islamic

• Modern

Select all that are a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire.

• Borders too large to maintain

• Rise of the Roman Catholic Church

• Corruption in government

• Invasion by barbarian tribes

• Death of Julius Caesar

Which of the following best describes the government structure during the Middle Ages?

• Centralized government with a strong ruler

• Local estates and lords holding most power

• Democratic system with elected officials

• Anarchy with no government

What economic systems were prevalent during the Middle Ages?

• Capitalism and free market

• Socialism and planned economy

• Feudalism and manorialism

• Communism and collective farming