Topic 7 Test (Honors)

What strategic advantage did Constantinople have?

• It was located in a desert

• It was guarded on 3 sides by water

• It had natural mountain defenses

• It had rich mineral resources

What was the primary purpose of Justinian's Code?

• To establish new laws

• To create alliances with neighboring states

• To consolidate and organize Roman laws

• To outlaw Christianity

Who was the king of the Franks that converted to Christianity?

• Charlemagne

• Charles Martel

• Clovis

• Pepin the Short

Why is the period known as the "Middle Ages"?

• It refers to the period after the Crusades

• It describes a time between the ancient and modern worlds

• It was a time of extreme wealth

• It marks the beginning of the Renaissance

Which significant battle did Charles Martel win against the Muslim army?

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Tours

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Actium

What title did Charlemagne receive in 800 from Pope Leo III?

• Emperor of Rome

• King of Europe

• Holy Roman Emperor

• Defender of the Faith

Which of the following was NOT one of the obligations of vassals in the feudal system?

• Payments

• Military service

• Serving in the Church

• Loyalty to their lords

Why were manors self-sufficient during the Middle Ages?

• They imported goods from other countries

• They produced all of the food and goods that people needed

• They were close to major cities

• They were funded by the Church

What were serfs in the Middle Ages?

• Wealthy landowners

• Wandering musicians

• Peasants tied to their lord’s lands

• Church officials

Why was the Middle Ages called Europe’s "age of faith"?

• The Church controlled the political life of rulers

• The Church controlled the spiritual life of Christians

• Most people were monks and nuns

• The Church dominated trade