Topic 9 Reivew Middle Ages

The Middle Ages cover the time period from (a)  

• 100 B.C. – A.D. 500
• A.D. 500 – 1500
• A.D. 1500 – 1800
• A.D. 1800 – 2000

What geographical feature makes Europe known as a "peninsula of peninsulas"?

• Its extensive mountain ranges

• Its composition of numerous smaller peninsulas

• Its vast network of large rivers

• Its predominantly warm climate

What was one consequence of the absence of a unified government in Europe following the collapse of the Roman Empire?

• It enabled the Catholic Church to dominate political affairs

• It resulted in constant invasions and the rise of feudal systems

• It led to the consolidation of power under a single European monarch

• It compelled the population to relocate to rural areas

Charlemagne worked to unify much of Western Europe. What strategies did he use to strengthen his empire?

• He gave all peasants their own land and ended the feudal system

• He used military conquest, promoted education, and strengthened ties with the Church

• He formed alliances with Viking leaders to maintain peace

• He created a new currency that was used throughout Europe

What were the two largest rivers in Europe that played an important role in trade and settlement?

• Amazon and Mississippi

• Nile and Thames

• Rhine and Danube

• Volga and Indus

What was a major impact of Europe’s rivers on its development?

• They made travel and trade easier

• They kept invaders out

• They caused frequent droughts

• They permanently separated kingdoms

Which Germanic tribe first gained power in Europe after the fall of Rome?

• Vikings

• Moors

• Franks

• Huns

How did the spread of Christianity affect Europe’s political structure?

• Kings and rulers gained more power over the Church

• The pope and the Church became powerful political leaders

• It caused feudal lords to abandon their land and join monasteries

• Christianity had little effect on the way Europe was governed

Why were monasteries and convents important during the Middle Ages?

• They educated people and provided basic healthcare

• They were centers for military training and war strategy

• They were not used mainly as hospitals for knights

• They only allowed nobles to become monks and nuns

What was feudalism?

• A system where land was exchanged for loyalty and protection

• A type of government ruled by a single king

• A trade system between Europe and Asia

• A law that allowed peasants to elect their rulers