Middle Ages Review

What major historical event signaled the start of the Middle Ages?

• The Fall of Rome

• The Commercial Revolution

• The Black Death

• The Crusades

Why did feudalism develop in the early Middle Ages?

• The need for trade

• The need for protection

• The need for direct rule

• The need for democracy

Which of the following best describes manorialism?

• Self sufficient

• Interdependent

• Culturally diffused

• Globalized

Which of the following is an example of Church authority?

• Excommunication

• Raising armies

• Collecting Taxes

• All of the above

The Muslim take over of the Holy Land was one cause of the

• Commercial Revolution

• Black Death

• Crusades

• Renaissance

One negative effect of the Crusades was

• Religious tension

• Continued isolation

• Decreased trade

• Lack of diffusion

As a result of the Crusades, increased trade and the use of capitalism happened during the

• Black Death

• Commercial Revolution

• Rule of Charlemagne

• Fall of Rome

What was the architectural style of most cathedrals built in the Middle Ages?

• Greek

• Roman

• Classical

• Gothic

Which of the following is an important aspect of the Magna Carta?

• The rule of law

• Innocent until proven guilty

• No jail time without reason

• All of the above

Which of the following was a cause of the Black Death?

• Increased trade from Crusades

• Poor condition in medieval cities

• Infected fleas on rats

• All of the above