Medieval Europe and the Church Quiz

The dominant religion in Medieval Europe was _____________

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

What was the primary role of the Pope in Medieval Europe?

• Military leader

• Highest spiritual authority

• Architect

• Farmer

What is Monasticism?

• A form of government

• A type of architecture

• A religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work

• A medieval trading system

Which architectural style is most associated with Medieval cathedrals in Europe?

• Baroque

• Romanesque

• Gothic

• Renaissance

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

• To spread Christianity

• To increase trade with Asia

• To reclaim Jerusalem and other holy lands from Muslim control

• To find new lands for settlement

How did the Church influence feudalism in Medieval Europe?

• By providing military support to lords

• By acting as the main educational institution

• By owning a large amount of land and acting as a lord

• By encouraging trade with the East

What is a monastery?

• A type of currency

• A place where monks live, work, and pray

• A medieval weapon

• A traveling theater group

What was a key feature of Gothic architecture?

• Rounded arches

• Thick walls

• Flying buttresses

• Small windows

In what way did monasteries contribute to society during the Medieval period?

• By serving as military fortresses

• By preserving knowledge through the copying of manuscripts

• By acting as trade centers

• By providing modern medical care

What power did the Pope have over kings during the Medieval period?

• The power to tax

• The power to declare war

• The power to excommunicate

• The power to knight soldiers