¥ Feudalism refers to:              a. a decentralized form of government in Medieval Europe.

b. the power of the Christian church in Europe.   c. The Golden Age of Medieval Europe.   

d. a centralized authority;                     e. a democracy.

 

¥  In Medieval Europe, a young boy that lived at a master craftsman's house, was taught the trade thoroughly, and received food, clothes, and housing, but no wages was known as a:

 a. page;          b. squire;         c. apprentice;                           d.  journeyman            e. serf

 

¥  In Medieval Europe a person who was "attached to the soil" and served the Lord 2 - 3 days per week by working the Lord's fields and by repairing roads and bridges was known as: 

a. a  knight;    b. a  squire;    c. an  apprentice;        d. a  journeyman;                   e. a  serf

 

¥  In Medieval Europe, someone who took an oath of fealty and fought for a lord  was known as a/an: 

a. knight;          b. deacon;                   c. apprentice                            d. journeyman;             e. serf

 

¥  What is a term that meant loyalty to one's Lord and fellow warriors?  Later it came to also refer to champions of the church and gentlemanly respect for ladies.

a. heresy;         b. heraldry      c. lay investiture                       d. chivalry        e. Petrine theory

 

¥  A belief contrary to the official teaching of the Christian Church was known as:

  a. heresy;       b. heraldry      c. lay investiture                       d. chivalry        e. Petrine theory

 

¥  What is a term that refers to the unique decorative designs worn proudly by each noble family on its armor?  They were a means of identification?  a. heresy;           

b. heraldry       c. lay investiture                       d. chivalry        e. Petrine theory

 

¥  Which of the following terms is associated with the institution of "Pope" in the Christian church?  

 a. heresy;        b. heraldry;                   c. lay investiture          d. chivalry        e. Petrine theory

 

¥  Which of the following is most definitely NOT true about castles in early Medieval Europe?

a. They were built primarily for protection.

b. They were usually surrounded by a moat.

c.  They contained storehouses and craft shops.

d. They were luxurious, warm and beautiful.

 

¥  Which one of the following ideas is most definitely NOT true about the CRUSADES?

a. They were called by Pope Urban II to drive the Muslims out of the "holy land".

b. Christians were interested in the Holy land because it was the place where Jesus lived, and Christians often made pilgrimages there.

c. As a result of the crusades Europeans became much more aware of geography and products beyond Europe.                               
d. As a result of the crusades feudalism declined.

e. As a result of the crusades the Christians regained control of the Holy Land and the Pope had more prestige than ever before.

¥ Which of the following ideas is most definitely NOT true about the GUILDS in medieval Europe?

a. They provided a system for training young people in various crafts.

b. They provided economic support and social interaction among guild members.

c. They set standards of quality.

d. They provided a system for training young boys to become knights.

                                                                                                                              

¥ Which of the following is NOT true about Medieval monasteries?

a. The monasteries encouraged creative thinking and religious toleration.

b. The monks copied books from Greece and Rome.

c. The monks made stained glass windows and other crafts.

d. The monks taught young boys to read and write.

e. The monasteries sometimes sheltered the homeless.

 

¥ Medieval fairs are most closely associated with:   a. the rise of feudalism;  b. the cause of the crusades;

 c. the prestige of the pope;      d. the rise of towns.

 

¥ In Medieval Europe, a term used to refer to someone who was banished from the Church was:

a. benefit of the clergy; b. Lay Investiture;  c. excommunication; d. petrine theory; e. inquisition.

 

¥ A church court that examined heresies and other church related offenses was known as a/an:      

a. benefit of the clergy;            b. Lay Investiture;  c. excommunication;         d. petrine theory;            
e. inquisition.

 

¥ The idea  that any person associated with the church should not have to be tried for crimes in civil court is known as:                    a. benefit of the clergy;                        b. Lay Investiture;        c. excommunication;               d. petrine theory;         e. inquisition.

 

¥ The practice of a king or queen appointing someone to a church position such as "Archbishop" was known as:            a. benefit of the clergy;                                    b. Lay  Investiture;       c. excommunication;   
d. petrine theory;                     e. inquisition.

 

¥ Charles Martel is historically significant because he:

a. Laid the foundations for England as a sovereign nation state.

b. He defeated the Muslims at Tours & thereby saved Western Eruope for Christianity.

c. He kidnapped the Pope and held him captive at Avignon.

d. He united all of Western Europe.

e. He was crowned by the Pople and called "Holy Roman Emperor"

 

¥ Philip IV  "The Fair" of France established:

a. A feudal council known as the Estates General

b. democracy               c. communism             d. anarchy

e. the Pope as the supreme authority in all matters concerning France.

 

¥ Who won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and laid the foundations for ENGLAND as a sovereign nation state?             a. King John;  b. Charlemagne;          c. William the Conqueror;  

            d. Henry II;    e. Thomas a Becket

 

¥ Who signed the Magna Carta and thereby established the tradition that no monarch should  be above the law?         a. King John;               b. Charlemagne;           c. William the Conqueror;  

                        d. Henry II;                 e. Thomas a Becket

 

¥ Who established a court system in England and debated incessantly with Thomas a Becket about the King's authority vs. Church authority?        a. King John;               b. Charlemagne;  

            c. William the Conqueror;       d. Henry II;                 e. Philip IV

 

¥ Which country won the 100 years war with Joan of Arc as its heroine? 

a. Spain;          b. England;   c. France;     d. Italy;    e. Germany

 

¥ The Spanish wars to drive out the Muslims are most commonly known as: 

a Jihad;            b. Inquisition;              c. Interdict;      d. Reconquista;            e. benefit of the clergy.

 

¥ Ferdinand and Isabella are associated with all of the developments except one.  Which ONE of the following is NOT associated with Ferdinand and Isabella?

a. Unification of Spain;   b. Driving the Muslims out of Spain;   c. The Age of Exploration;   d. Catholicism as a National religion;   e. colonization of India.

 

¥ By the late Middle Ages Florence and Venice Italy were both:

a. Controlled by the Pope;   b. Suffering from economic depression; c. Part of France

d. Controlled by the Muslims;   e. Wealthy, independent city-states.

 

¥ Which of the following is NOT true about Marco Polo?

a. He wrote an influential book called Description of the World

b. He traveled to China and worked for Kublai Khan there.

c. He was a merchant from Venice Italy

d. He discovered an all water route from Italy to China.

 

¥ Who issued the Edict of Milan, legalizing Christianity throughout the Roman empire?

 a. Diocletian;       b. Constantine;             c. St. Paul;      d. Justininan;               e. St. Augustine.