9) Middle Ages Test Review

Which institution served as the primary unifying force in medieval western Europe?

• legislature

• church

• monarchy

• military

Which action is linked to the spread of the Black Death to Europe during the 14th century?

• conquest of Japan

• trade across the Sahara

• exploration of the Western Hemisphere

• trade with Asia

What was one result of the Commercial Revolution in Europe?

• decrease in the size of the middle class

• expansion of the manor system

• development of financial institutions

• wider use of the barter system

What was a direct result of the Black Death in Europe?

• The rate of urbanization increased

• A shortage of workers developed

• Food crops had to be imported from the Americas

• German states dominated trade in the eastern Mediterranean

What was one result of the European Commercial Revolution?

• a decline in the spice trade

• the destruction of the papacy

• the development of capitalism

• an increased reliance on batering

Which statement best characterizes Europe during the early Middle Ages?

• Manorialism developed to meet the people's economic needs

• People adopted humanism and questioned the Church

• A standardized currency promoted international trade

• A centralized government provided law and order

As the Black Death spread in the mid-14th century, which region tended to experience the greatest loss of life?

• rural farms

• urban areas

• remote villages

• mountainous areas

Charlemagne's 9th century empire covered territory which today would include the countries of

• Germany and France

• Ireland and the United Kingdom

• Spain and Portugal

• Poland and Russia

In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?

• from Europe to the Americas

• from Africa to Southeast Asia

• From Asia to Europe

• from the Americas to Asia

A primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East was to

• establish markets for Italian merchants

• rescue Pope Urban II from the Byzantines

• halt the advance of Mongol armies in the Asian steppes

• secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem