Assignment: Europe - Middle Ages Test P
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What was one of the primary reasons for the spread of the bubonic plague?
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increase in trade
colonization of the Americas
development of the manorial system
economic decline
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The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by
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the manor system and the importance of land ownership
absolute monarchies and strong central governments
decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East
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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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In western Europe, the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?
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Mughal
Roman
Ottoman
Byzantine
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Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?
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Europeans maintained a lasting control over much of the Middle East.
Islamic influence dominated Europe.
Europeans developed tolerance of non-Christian religions.
Trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded.
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Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Which economic concept can be inferred from this diagram?
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self-sufficiency
inflation
trade embargo
competition
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During the early Middle Ages, western European societies were most influenced by
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national monarchies
the Roman Catholic Church
elected parliaments
the Byzantine emperors
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What was one result of large armies traveling great distances during the Crusades?
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Europe’s population severely declined.
Democracy in the Middle East grew.
Cultural diffusion increased.
Slavery was eliminated.
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Feudal societies are generally characterized by
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an emphasis on social order
a representative government
many economic opportunities
the protection of political rights
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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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Which was an important cause of the rise of feudalism in Europe?
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increasing power of the Catholic Church
weakness of central government authority
political ideas brought back by the Crusaders
growth of national monarchies
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During feudal times in Europe, political, economic, and social power was based chiefly on
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possession of land
accumulation of paper currency
membership in a merchant guild
ownership of slaves
1. 1
7. 2
2. 1
8. 3
3. 3
9. 1
4. 2
10. 1
5. 4
11. 2
6. 1
12. 1