Middle Ages Check In

A period between ancient and modern times, about 500CE-1500CE.

• Middle Ages

• Early Ages

• Late Ages

• New Ages

Topography - physical ______ of a place.

• features

• landmarks

• climate

• population

Europe is often called a of peninsulas.

• island

• peninsula
• continent

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire Europe

• was divided into small warring kingdoms.

• was united under a single empire

• had a period of peace and prosperity.

• was isolated from the rest of the world.

Who united France and Germany?

• Frankish leader Charles Martel

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Otto von Bismarck

• Charlemagne

What did Charlemagne extend into Northern Europe?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

Clergy - people who are ______ and ordained for religious purposes.

• trained

• untrained

• unskilled

• unqualified

What is an example of Charlemagne's legacy?

• Strong efficient governments

• Military alliances

• Trade routes

• Religious councils

Europe’s physical features include and plains.

• rivers

• mountains
• deserts

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a nobleman who received land from another nobleman in return for his service.

• vassal

• serf

• knight

• baron