Middle Ages Quiz

1.

1 point

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was;

A renewed interest in education and the arts

A period of disorder, chaos and no central government

An increase in trade and manufacturing

2.

1 point

The growth of Medieval society (Feudalism) in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily caused by the;

Collapse of a strong central governement

Decline of the Roman Catholic Church

Rivalry between the colonial empires

3.

1 point

Vikings began invading western European kingdoms. How did the people respond to these invasions?

Gave more power to the peasants

They wanted security and protection from their leaders (nobles).

Banded together to establish national governments

4.

1 point

The manor economy was based on;

Trading among towns

Metal working

Farming and self sufficiency

5.

1 point

In Europe during the Middle Ages, increases in trade and commerce resulted in;

the development of towns and cities

lower living standards for workers

decreased economic competition between kings

6.

1 point

Peasants were encouraged to join the Crusades for all of following reasons EXCEPT;

freedom from debts and taxes

the possibility for wealth

the promise of immediate salvation if killed in battle

the opportunity to become part of the royal family

7.

1 point

What was the main purpose of a castle?

For warmth

To help launch attacks

For defense

8.

1 point

Which of the following was an obligation of a serf?

Providing military service

Farming the land

Selling goods and services

9.

1 point

What was one direct result of the Crusades?

Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East.

Arabs and Christians divided the City of Jerusalem between them.

Islamic kingdoms expanded into western Europe.

10.

1 point

How did life in Europe change after the Crusades?

Muslims took over western Europe.

Majority of Christians converted to Islam.

New luxury items were introduced from the Middle East.

11.

1 point

What was the importance of the city of Jerusalem during the Crusades?

Jerusalem was a religious capital of Christians, Jews and Muslims.

Eastern and Western Christians split over who should rule over Jerusalem.

Seljuk Turks allowed Christians and Jews to worship freely in Jerusalem.

12.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT an example of how the Roman Catholic Church influenced the everyday life of the people in the Middle Ages?

The Church ran hospitals and schools on the manor.

Everybody attended Mass on Sunday.

Western Christians and Eastern Christians split into two churches in 1054 A.D.

People who did not follow the rules of the Pope or Church who be kicked out of the Church.