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Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
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+Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
-Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
-Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
-Unified national court systems were developed.

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Medieval life in Europe was characterized by
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+limited social mobility
-a strong central government
-a thriving system of international trade
-rejection of the teachings of the Christian church

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In European feudal society, an individual's social status was generally determined by
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+birth
-education and training
-individual abilities
-marriage

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Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
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-free market
-socialism
+manorialism
-command

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The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily {
caused by the
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-rivalry between the colonial empires
-suppression of internationalism
-decline of the Roman Catholic Church
+collapse of a strong central government

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Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is most accurate?
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-The nobles encouraged social mobility.
-The practices of the Catholic Church led to the development of a classless society.
+Sharp class distinctions divided European society.
-Industrialization led to the growth of socialism throughout Europe.

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One similarity between the feudal manors of Europe and the traditional villages of India is that
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+peasants were seldom able to change their social status
-women dominated the political decisions of the local councils
-children could choose from a number of different occupations
-monarchs exerted absolute power over local governments

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Which institution served as the primary unifying force in medieval western Europe?
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-legislature
+church
-monarchy
-military

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“The Peace of God declared that feudal warfare could not take place on church property, and it promised sanctuary in churches and abbeys to fugitives from combat. The Truce of God forbade fighting from Wednesday evening until Monday morning, on holidays, and during the religious seasons of Christmas and Lent. . . .” — Medieval and Early Modern Times

This quotation implies that
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+the church had considerable political power during this time.
-war was limited to religious holidays
-religion was dictated by feudal law
-landlords determined when warfare took place

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Which cultural element spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia?
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-Latin language
-democratic ideas
+Orthodox Christianity
-silk cloth

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Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?
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-The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.
-Church leaders were involved only in spiritual activities.
-The Church gained influence as people became more interested in secular affairs.
+The Church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.

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In Western Europe, which development caused the other three?
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-decline of trade
+fall of Rome
-breakdown of central government
-rise in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

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The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as a church that
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-favored separation from secular governments
-avoided involvement in social and educational matters
-was a strong force that divided many people
+was a stabilizing influence during a period of weak central governments

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Which statement best describes society under the influence of medieval Christianity and traditional Islam?
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+Religion was a way of life that governed people from birth to death.
-Religion permitted the freedom to choose how people would worship.
-Religion played a major role only in the lives of the clergy.
-Both religions influenced society by stressing the equality of all religions.

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Rome during the Pax Romana and the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages are examples of
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-constitutional monarchies
+centralized powers
-feudal governments
-Communist regimes

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"The pope is the only person whose feet are kissed by all princes. His title is unique in the world. He may depose [remove] emperors." — Pope Gregory VII (llth century)

"An emperor is subject to no one but to God and justice." — Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor (12th century)

The ideas expressed in these quotations show that during the Middle Ages in Europe
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-popes gave little attention to political matters
-monarchs dominated the Church's leaders
+popes and monarchs sometimes challenged each other's authority
-monarchs and popes strengthened the role of the Church

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Which style of architecture is characterized by stained-glass windows, tall spires, flying buttresses, and pointed arches?
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-Corinthian
-neoclassical
+Gothic
-Ionic

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The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with
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-human scientific achievements
+religious themes
-materialism
-classic Greek and Roman subjects

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Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples of
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+architectural accomplishments that reflect religious beliefs
-the influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered nations
-ancient architectural monuments no longer in use
-the influence of cultural diffusion on contemporary architecture

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Buildings such as the Gothic cathedrals in western Europe and the Parthenon in ancient Greece reflect each society's
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-imperialist attitudes
+cultural values
-belief in democracy
-rigid social structure
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