Quiz 6b - Middle Ages

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1 Which was a characteristic of feudalism?

	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.

2 Medieval life in Europe was characterized by

	limited social mobility
	a strong central government
	a thriving system of international trade
	rejection of the teachings of the Christian church

3 In European feudal society, an individual's social status was generally determined by

	birth
	education and training
	individual abilities
	marriage

4 Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?

	free market
	socialism
	manorialism
	command

5 The growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages was primarily { caused by the

	rivalry between the colonial empires
	suppression of internationalism
	decline of the Roman Catholic Church
	collapse of a strong central government

6 Which statement about the social structure in Europe during the Middle Ages is most accurate?

	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.

7 One similarity between the feudal manors of Europe and the traditional villages of India is that

	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

8 Which institution served as the primary unifying force in medieval western Europe?

	legislature
	church
	monarchy
	military

9 “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

	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

10 Which cultural element spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia?

	Latin language
	democratic ideas
	Orthodox Christianity
	silk cloth

11 Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?

	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.

12 In Western Europe, which development caused the other three?

	decline of trade
	fall of Rome
	breakdown of central government
	rise in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

13 The Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages in Europe can best be described as a church that

	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

14 Which statement best describes society under the influence of medieval Christianity and traditional Islam?

	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.

15 Rome during the Pax Romana and the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages are examples of

	constitutional monarchies
	centralized powers
	feudal governments
	Communist regimes

16 "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

	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

17 Which style of architecture is characterized by stained-glass windows, tall spires, flying buttresses, and pointed arches?

	Corinthian
	neoclassical
	Gothic
	Ionic

18 The art, music, and philosophy of the medieval period in Europe generally dealt with

	human scientific achievements
	religious themes
	materialism
	classic Greek and Roman subjects

19 Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples of

	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

20 Buildings such as the Gothic cathedrals in western Europe and the Parthenon in ancient Greece reflect each society's

	imperialist attitudes
	cultural values
	belief in democracy
	rigid social structure