Middle Ages and Renaissance

What effect did the actions on the list have?

• Increased influence of Christianity and the Catholic Church

• Revival of strong government in Western Europe

• Religious warfare between Christians and pagan Germanic tribes

• Decrease of religious influence in Western Europe

Which event strengthened the Church's role in politics?

• The Crusades

• The Reconquista

• The Pope anointing Charlemagne emperor

• The Battle of Tours

Who revived the idea of the Roman Empire by the actions listed?

• Richard the Lionheart

• Pope Urban II

• Charlemagne

• William the Conqueror

Which did Charlemagne's family extend from?

• Magyars

• Anglo-Saxons

• Franks

• Vikings

How did the Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and Vikings influence the development of Europe?

• Increased tolerance and new culture

• Disrupted trade; feudalism developed

• Decreased the influence of Christianity

• Increased trade; created strong nation-states

Who served the social, political, and religious needs of the people?

• the King

• the Parish Priests

• the serfs

• the Pope

What services did churches provide in Medieval towns? Check all that apply:

• education

• care for poor and sick

• hosted community events (like festivals and markets)

• fixed flat wagon tires

Which best explains the system of feudalism?

• Protection in exchange for loyalty

• Money in exchange for services

• Elimination of competition

In the early Middle Ages, the government was -

• Weak

• Strong

Which vocab. word is the best match for this image?

• Feudalism

• Reconquista

• Heresy

• Chivalry