Question 1

Agricultural workers who were legally bound to the manor and were obligated to perform set services for the lord were

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A)  satraps. 
B)  serfs. 
C)  mobads. 
D)  bailiffs. 
E)  sheriffs. 
A)  satraps. 
B)  serfs. 
C)  mobads. 
D)  bailiffs. 
E)  sheriffs. B

Question 2

Identify the following term(s).
-Book of Kells

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The Book of Kells, also known as the Book of Columba, is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was created by Celtic monks ca. 800 or slightly earlier. The text of the Gospels is largely drawn from the Vulgate, although it also includes several passages drawn from the earlier versions of the Bible known as the Vetus Latina.

The Book of Kells is renowned for its lavish decoration. The manuscript’s pages are adorned with intricate artwork, including initial letters that are interwoven with animal and human figures, and full-page depictions of evangelists and other biblical scenes that are rich in symbolism. The artwork is characterized by its intricate detail, vibrant colors, and the use of gold leaf. It is considered one of the most remarkable artifacts of medieval Europe for its outstanding artistry and craftsmanship.

The book takes its name from the Abbey of Kells, which was its home for centuries. Today, it is on display at the Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland. It is widely regarded as Ireland's finest national treasure. The Book of Kells is also a key artifact in the study of medieval history and art, and it continues to inspire artists and scholars around the world.

Question 3

Identify the following term(s).
-Carolingian

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Answer not provided.

Question 4

The end of Anglo-Saxon domination in England came in the late 11th century with:

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A)  the initiation of the Crusades. 
B)  the fall of the Umayyad caliphate. 
C)  civil war in Scandinavia recalling marauders home. 
D)  invasion of the Norman dukeWilliam the Conqueror. 
E)  overthrow of the witan by Celtic forces. 
A)  the initiation of the Crusades. 
B)  the fall of the Umayyad caliphate. 
C)  civil war in Scandinavia recalling marauders home. 
D)  invasion of the Norman dukeWilliam the Conqueror. 
E)  overthrow of the witan by Celtic forces.

Question 5

Identify the following term(s).
-Hagia Sophia

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Hagia Sophia is a historic architectural

Question 6

Using Map (in the textbook) 11.4, explain the differences in Crusading routes and tactics between the early and later Crusades.

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The early Crusades, which took place bet

Question 7

As a result of the Crusades, Europeans were exposed to all of the following except

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A)  Arabic translations of ancient Greek science and philosophy. 
B)  access to a variety of classical Latin works, particularly those of Aristotle, heretofore unknown in western Europe. 
C)  pasta, paper, and refined sugar. 
D)  hard soap and colored glass. 
E)  original thought-provoking works by Arab and Iranian writers. 
A)  Arabic translations of ancient Greek science and philosophy. 
B)  access to a variety of classical Latin works, particularly those of Aristotle, heretofore unknown in western Europe. 
C)  pasta, paper, and refined sugar. 
D)  hard soap and colored glass. 
E)  original thought-provoking works by Arab and Iranian writers.

Question 8

As time went on, armored knighthood was limited to those with revenue from land and

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A)  was restricted to those with hereditary titles. 
B)  continued only in areas with a free peasantry. 
C)  became the central figure in medieval warfare. 
D)  required permission of the king and the church. 
E)  was taught to all citizens. 
A)  was restricted to those with hereditary titles. 
B)  continued only in areas with a free peasantry. 
C)  became the central figure in medieval warfare. 
D)  required permission of the king and the church. 
E)  was taught to all citizens.

Question 9

Schisms, the foremost threat to the Christian church in the Middle Ages, were

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A)  disputes between bishops concerning church lands. 
B)  formal divisions over differences in doctrine within a religious community. 
C)  disagreements between kings and church leaders over the extent of secular power. 
D)  arguments between local priests and the pope about church education. 
E)  disagreements between priests and lay followers about the wealth of the clergy. 
A)  disputes between bishops concerning church lands. 
B)  formal divisions over differences in doctrine within a religious community. 
C)  disagreements between kings and church leaders over the extent of secular power. 
D)  arguments between local priests and the pope about church education. 
E)  disagreements between priests and lay followers about the wealth of the clergy.

Question 10

One of the most significant sources of conflict for western Europe between 1000 and 1400 was

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A)  a struggle for power between the church and state. 
B)  a struggle for holding together the Holy Roman Empire as Charlemagne had created it. 
C)  a struggle to keep the Muslims from crossing the Straits of Gibraltar. 
D)  the loss of status when Russia chose to convert to the "eastern" form of Christianity. 
E)  the reputation of corrupt popes. 
A)  a struggle for power between the church and state. 
B)  a struggle for holding together the Holy Roman Empire as Charlemagne had created it. 
C)  a struggle to keep the Muslims from crossing the Straits of Gibraltar. 
D)  the loss of status when Russia chose to convert to the "eastern" form of Christianity. 
E)  the reputation of corrupt popes.

Question 11

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 11.2 and discuss how this new fragmented European Map (in the textbook) defended itself from invaders. What groups aggressively challenged these new European kingdoms?

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The new fragmented European map defended

Question 12

Identify the following term(s).
-horse collar

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The horse collar is a piece of equipment

Question 13

Identify the following term(s).
-manor

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A manor was a large estate or landholdin

Question 14

The Treaty of Verdun resulted in

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A)  the formal declaration of Roman Christianity for kingdoms of Charlemagne. 
B)  a cessation of hostilities between the Muslims and Christians in Spain. 
C)  the division of the Holy Roman Empire among Charlemagne's grandsons. 
D)  a reconciliation between the Eastern Orthodox and Western (Catholic) Christian sects. 
E)  formal surrender of Constantinople to the Seljuk Turks. 
A)  the formal declaration of Roman Christianity for kingdoms of Charlemagne. 
B)  a cessation of hostilities between the Muslims and Christians in Spain. 
C)  the division of the Holy Roman Empire among Charlemagne's grandsons. 
D)  a reconciliation between the Eastern Orthodox and Western (Catholic) Christian sects. 
E)  formal surrender of Constantinople to the Seljuk Turks.

Question 15

Identify the following term(s).
-serf

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The answer of Identify the following term(s).
-serf...

Question 16

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 11.1 and point out the five patriarchates of Christianity. How did the location of four of them in the eastern realm challenge church politics, particularly in contributing to the schism of 1054?

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The five patriarchates of Christianity a

Question 17

What were the significant technological developments in the Late Middle Ages, and how were they responsible for expanding the European economy?

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Technological improvements in agricultur

Question 18

During the revival of Western Europe (1000-1200), the population nearly doubled, in part, because of

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A)  papal edicts to encourage increased birthrates. 
B)  the Christian Crusades. 
C)  technological innovations such as a new type of plow and efficient draft harnesses for pulling wagons. 
D)  the abolition of the death penalty for debtors across Europe. 
E)  the introduction of rice (from Arab lands) to the diet. 
A)  papal edicts to encourage increased birthrates. 
B)  the Christian Crusades. 
C)  technological innovations such as a new type of plow and efficient draft harnesses for pulling wagons. 
D)  the abolition of the death penalty for debtors across Europe. 
E)  the introduction of rice (from Arab lands) to the diet.

Question 19

What is considered the greatest Byzantine architectural monument?

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A)  Hagia Sophia 
B)  The Great Horn 
C)  The Hippodrome 
D)  The palace of the Porphyrogenitus rulers 
E)  The library of Alexius Comnenus 
A)  Hagia Sophia 
B)  The Great Horn 
C)  The Hippodrome 
D)  The palace of the Porphyrogenitus rulers 
E)  The library of Alexius Comnenus

Question 20

A problem within the church was simony, or

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A)  appointment of one's relatives to church positions. 
B)  selling of absolution for sin in advance of committing it. 
C)  non-celibate clergy. 
D)  buying and selling of ecclesiastical appointments. 
E)  inclusion of non-ordained personnel in church services. 
A)  appointment of one's relatives to church positions. 
B)  selling of absolution for sin in advance of committing it. 
C)  non-celibate clergy. 
D)  buying and selling of ecclesiastical appointments. 
E)  inclusion of non-ordained personnel in church services.

Exam 11: Christian Societies Emerge in Europe

Agricultural workers who were legally bound to the manor and were obligated to perform set services for the lord were

Identify the following term(s). -Book of Kells

Identify the following term(s). -Carolingian

The end of Anglo-Saxon domination in England came in the late 11th century with:

Identify the following term(s). -Hagia Sophia

Using Map (in the textbook) 11.4, explain the differences in Crusading routes and tactics between the early and later Crusades.

As a result of the Crusades, Europeans were exposed to all of the following except

As time went on, armored knighthood was limited to those with revenue from land and

Schisms, the foremost threat to the Christian church in the Middle Ages, were

One of the most significant sources of conflict for western Europe between 1000 and 1400 was

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 11.2 and discuss how this new fragmented European Map (in the textbook) defended itself from invaders. What groups aggressively challenged these new European kingdoms?

Identify the following term(s). -horse collar

Identify the following term(s). -manor

The Treaty of Verdun resulted in

Identify the following term(s). -serf

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 11.1 and point out the five patriarchates of Christianity. How did the location of four of them in the eastern realm challenge church politics, particularly in contributing to the schism of 1054?

What were the significant technological developments in the Late Middle Ages, and how were they responsible for expanding the European economy?

During the revival of Western Europe (1000-1200), the population nearly doubled, in part, because of

What is considered the greatest Byzantine architectural monument?

A problem within the church was simony, or

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