Medieval Europe Map Quiz

Which empire is located in the central part of the map of Medieval Europe, c. 950-1300?

• Byzantine Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

• Kingdom of Sicily

• Kingdom of France

Which region is located to the north of England on the map?

• France

• Scotland

• Castile

• Aragon

In what year did the Western Roman Empire fall?

• 410

• 476

• 500

• 395

What was one consequence of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Expansion of trade networks

• Strengthening of government systems

• Collapse of communication networks

• Increase in urban population

What happened to education after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• It improved significantly

• It remained the same

• It fell due to less access to technology

• It became more widespread

What was a major change in living patterns after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• People moved into cities

• People moved out of the cities into the countryside

• People stayed in the same locations

• People moved to other continents

What time period does the European "Dark Ages" refer to?

• 300-800 CE

• 500-1000 CE

• 1000-1500 CE

• 1500-2000 CE

Why is the term "Dark Ages" used to describe this period?

• It was a time of great enlightenment

• It was physically dark due to volcanic eruptions

• We know much less about the history of this period

• It was a time of constant warfare

Why do many historians avoid using the term "Dark Ages"?

• It is considered inaccurate

• It is a modern term

• It has a bad connotation

• It is too specific

What was a central feature of communities in Europe after the spread of Christianity by Rome?

• Markets

• Schools

• Churches

• Theaters