Medieval Empires Review

The Middle Ages: ________. (Fill in the blank with the correct definition: A period in European history that occurred after the Fall of the Roman Empire.)

• A period in European history that occurred after the Fall of the Roman Empire.

• A time of ancient Greek civilization.

• The era of the Industrial Revolution.

• The age of Enlightenment.

Feudalism in Japan: ________. (Fill in the blank with the correct definition: A similar system to European feudalism, where the shogun and daimyo held power over the samurai and peasants.)

• A similar system to European feudalism, where the shogun and daimyo held power over the samurai and peasants.

• A democratic system where all classes had equal power.

• A system where the emperor had absolute power over all classes.

• A capitalist system focused on trade and industry.

The Roman Catholic Church is:

• a branch of Christianity

• a political organization

• a historical monument

• a philosophical movement

The Byzantine Empire was:

• a medieval empire in Eastern Europe

• a modern nation-state in Western Europe

• an ancient civilization in South America

• a nomadic tribe in Central Asia

The Doomsday Book was commissioned by whom?

• King John

• King Henry VIII

• William the Conqueror

• Queen Elizabeth I

What was the impact of the Crusades?

• The Crusades led to increased trade between Europe and the Middle East.

• The Crusades resulted in the isolation of Europe from the rest of the world.

• The Crusades had no significant impact on Europe or the Middle East.

• The Crusades led to the immediate unification of all Christian churches.

The Black Death was:

• a pandemic that killed millions in the 14th century

• a type of ancient weapon

• a famous historical novel

• a mythical creature from folklore

The Bubonic Plague had a significant impact on history. What was one of its major effects?

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire.

• It caused a major decline in the population of Europe.

• It resulted in the discovery of America.

• It led to the Industrial Revolution.

What is Bushido?

What was the Tokugawa Shogunate known for?