Question 1

The Muslim world was far advanced over Europe in the area of medicine,as evidenced by the writings of:

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A) Ibn Rushd. 
B) Umar Khayyam. 
C) Avicenna. 
D) Ibn Abacus. 
E) Umar Imam. 
A) Ibn Rushd. 
B) Umar Khayyam. 
C) Avicenna. 
D) Ibn Abacus. 
E) Umar Imam.

Question 2

The enormous legacy of Muslim learning for European commerce,literature,and science is most clearly seen in the:

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A) adoption of Islam by many people in western Europe during the Middle Ages. 
B) unwillingness of European monarchs to conquer Muslim-controlled territory in Europe. 
C) presence of prayers for Muslims in most prayer books produced in medieval Europe. 
D) introduction of a large number of Arabic words into European languages. 
E) presence of Muslim schools and teachers all over Europe in the Middle Ages. 
A) adoption of Islam by many people in western Europe during the Middle Ages. 
B) unwillingness of European monarchs to conquer Muslim-controlled territory in Europe. 
C) presence of prayers for Muslims in most prayer books produced in medieval Europe. 
D) introduction of a large number of Arabic words into European languages. 
E) presence of Muslim schools and teachers all over Europe in the Middle Ages.

Question 3

Hugh Capet claimed the title "King of the Franks" after he killed the last Carolingian king in 987.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why did people go on crusade?

Accepted Answer

The reasons for going on crusade were as

Question 5

All knights in the eleventh century came from the aristocracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When preaching the First Crusade,Pope Urban II suggested that those who fought in the service of Christ would receive:

Accepted Answer

A) sainthood. 
B) a year's wages. 
C) glory and acclaim from those who did not go on Crusade. 
D) absolution of all their sins. 
E) a medal commemorating each battle. 
A) sainthood. 
B) a year's wages. 
C) glory and acclaim from those who did not go on Crusade. 
D) absolution of all their sins. 
E) a medal commemorating each battle.

Question 7

In northern Europe,increasing use of the heavy-wheeled plow between 800 and 1050 coincided with:

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A) the increasing use of horses as traction animals. 
B) rising alcohol consumption among the peasantry. 
C) fundamental changes in patterns of peasant settlement. 
D) rapidly improving road systems. 
E) the first use of oxen as traction animals. 
A) the increasing use of horses as traction animals. 
B) rising alcohol consumption among the peasantry. 
C) fundamental changes in patterns of peasant settlement. 
D) rapidly improving road systems. 
E) the first use of oxen as traction animals.

Question 8

Theft of relics occurred in the Middle Ages because:

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A) the Middle Ages was a particularly crime-ridden time in history. 
B) many relics were fake and needed to be destroyed. 
C) such thefts showed the great devotion people had toward the Church. 
D) some people believed relics held evil spirits and had to be destroyed. 
E) relics were extremely valuable,as pilgrims were attracted to the places that housed them. 
A) the Middle Ages was a particularly crime-ridden time in history. 
B) many relics were fake and needed to be destroyed. 
C) such thefts showed the great devotion people had toward the Church. 
D) some people believed relics held evil spirits and had to be destroyed. 
E) relics were extremely valuable,as pilgrims were attracted to the places that housed them.

Question 9

Although it represented a monumental struggle for power at the highest levels of society,the Investiture Conflict was a largely private affair that had little impact on local political or religious relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT a goal expressed by Pope Urban II for the First Crusade?

Accepted Answer

A) to establish peace at home by sending violent knights abroad. 
B) to capture Jerusalem. 
C) to reunite the Byzantine and Latin Christian churches under the command of the pope. 
D) to slay Christ's enemies wherever they could be found,especially Jews and Muslims. 
E) to demonstrate the superiority of western military and spiritual might over that of the East. 
A) to establish peace at home by sending violent knights abroad. 
B) to capture Jerusalem. 
C) to reunite the Byzantine and Latin Christian churches under the command of the pope. 
D) to slay Christ's enemies wherever they could be found,especially Jews and Muslims. 
E) to demonstrate the superiority of western military and spiritual might over that of the East.

Question 11

How did William's rule over the newly conquered England create a new kind of monarchy?

Accepted Answer

After William of Normandy conquered Engl

Question 12

Central to the establishment of feudal monarchies was the:

Accepted Answer

A) personal relationship between individuals at each level of feudal society. 
B) relationship of each lord to the religious authority in his territory. 
C) personal relationship that developed between the monarchs of the various countries. 
D) blessing given by the pope to his chosen lord in each country. 
E) ability of the monarch to protect and provide for the common people in his realm. 
A) personal relationship between individuals at each level of feudal society. 
B) relationship of each lord to the religious authority in his territory. 
C) personal relationship that developed between the monarchs of the various countries. 
D) blessing given by the pope to his chosen lord in each country. 
E) ability of the monarch to protect and provide for the common people in his realm.

Question 13

What events led to the loss of Byzantium's power and ultimately to Alexius's request for help?

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Although the Eastern Roman Empire was st

Question 14

Simony refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the theft of relics. 
B) fornication by priests. 
C) public preaching by unqualified people. 
D) belief in doctrines declared unorthodox by the Church. 
E) the use of an ecclesiastical office for personal gain. 
A) the theft of relics. 
B) fornication by priests. 
C) public preaching by unqualified people. 
D) belief in doctrines declared unorthodox by the Church. 
E) the use of an ecclesiastical office for personal gain.

Question 15

The European political structure in the tenth and eleventh centuries was typified by social mobility and egalitarianism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Local lords most frequently developed power bases in areas of western Europe where:

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A) royal authority was either weak or nonexistent. 
B) kings founded new cities and gave them special charters. 
C) bishops were effective feudal lords over the cities in their area. 
D) there was a strong tradition of democracy such as Greece. 
E) the Church was strong and Latin was the common language. 
A) royal authority was either weak or nonexistent. 
B) kings founded new cities and gave them special charters. 
C) bishops were effective feudal lords over the cities in their area. 
D) there was a strong tradition of democracy such as Greece. 
E) the Church was strong and Latin was the common language.

Question 17

Taken literally,what did the term investiture mean to medieval Christians in the eleventh century?

Accepted Answer

A) the legal procedure associated with making a pious Christian man or woman a saint. 
B) buying an ecclesiastical office with money,such as the position of bishop or cardinal. 
C) the practice of appointing a bishop or abbot and dressing him with the symbols of his office. 
D) a business investment in monastic property with the expectation of a return. 
E) the Church practice of giving new clergy their vestments. 
A) the legal procedure associated with making a pious Christian man or woman a saint. 
B) buying an ecclesiastical office with money,such as the position of bishop or cardinal. 
C) the practice of appointing a bishop or abbot and dressing him with the symbols of his office. 
D) a business investment in monastic property with the expectation of a return. 
E) the Church practice of giving new clergy their vestments.

Question 18

Islamic theology and philosophy had no influence on Catholic philosophy and theology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most common reason for people to go on Crusade was a desire:

Accepted Answer

A) to fight the "infidels." 
B) to make money as a mercenary. 
C) to win a principality to rule. 
D) for adventure. 
E) to complete an armed pilgrimage to Jerusalem. 
A) to fight the "infidels." 
B) to make money as a mercenary. 
C) to win a principality to rule. 
D) for adventure. 
E) to complete an armed pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Question 20

What effect did Islam have on the culture and society of Christian Europe?

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Prior to the contacts facilitated by the

The Muslim world was far advanced over Europe in the area of medicine,as evidenced by the writings of:

The enormous legacy of Muslim learning for European commerce,literature,and science is most clearly seen in the:

Hugh Capet claimed the title "King of the Franks" after he killed the last Carolingian king in 987.

Why did people go on crusade?

All knights in the eleventh century came from the aristocracy.

When preaching the First Crusade,Pope Urban II suggested that those who fought in the service of Christ would receive:

In northern Europe,increasing use of the heavy-wheeled plow between 800 and 1050 coincided with:

Theft of relics occurred in the Middle Ages because:

Although it represented a monumental struggle for power at the highest levels of society,the Investiture Conflict was a largely private affair that had little impact on local political or religious relationships.

Which of the following was NOT a goal expressed by Pope Urban II for the First Crusade?

How did William's rule over the newly conquered England create a new kind of monarchy?

Central to the establishment of feudal monarchies was the:

What events led to the loss of Byzantium's power and ultimately to Alexius's request for help?

Simony refers to:

The European political structure in the tenth and eleventh centuries was typified by social mobility and egalitarianism.

Local lords most frequently developed power bases in areas of western Europe where:

Taken literally,what did the term investiture mean to medieval Christians in the eleventh century?

Islamic theology and philosophy had no influence on Catholic philosophy and theology.

The most common reason for people to go on Crusade was a desire:

What effect did Islam have on the culture and society of Christian Europe?

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The Civilization of Greece, 1000-400

The Greek World Expands, 400-150

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The Transformation of Rome

Romes Three Heirs,500-950

The Consolidation of Europe,1100-1250

The Medieval World,1250-1350

Rebirth and Unrest,1350-1453

Innovation and Exploration,1453-1533

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The Muslim world was far advanced over Europe in the area of medicine,as evidenced by the writings of:

The enormous legacy of Muslim learning for European commerce,literature,and science is most clearly seen in the:

Hugh Capet claimed the title "King of the Franks" after he killed the last Carolingian king in 987.

Why did people go on crusade?

All knights in the eleventh century came from the aristocracy.

When preaching the First Crusade,Pope Urban II suggested that those who fought in the service of Christ would receive:

In northern Europe,increasing use of the heavy-wheeled plow between 800 and 1050 coincided with:

Theft of relics occurred in the Middle Ages because:

Although it represented a monumental struggle for power at the highest levels of society,the Investiture Conflict was a largely private affair that had little impact on local political or religious relationships.

Which of the following was NOT a goal expressed by Pope Urban II for the First Crusade?

How did William's rule over the newly conquered England create a new kind of monarchy?

Central to the establishment of feudal monarchies was the:

What events led to the loss of Byzantium's power and ultimately to Alexius's request for help?

Simony refers to:

The European political structure in the tenth and eleventh centuries was typified by social mobility and egalitarianism.

Local lords most frequently developed power bases in areas of western Europe where:

Taken literally,what did the term investiture mean to medieval Christians in the eleventh century?

Islamic theology and philosophy had no influence on Catholic philosophy and theology.

The most common reason for people to go on Crusade was a desire:

What effect did Islam have on the culture and society of Christian Europe?

Early Civilizations

Peoples, gods, and Empires: 1700-500

The Civilization of Greece, 1000-400

The Greek World Expands, 400-150

The Civilization of Ancient Rome

The Transformation of Rome

Romes Three Heirs,500-950

The Consolidation of Europe,1100-1250

The Medieval World,1250-1350

Rebirth and Unrest,1350-1453

Innovation and Exploration,1453-1533

The Age of Dissent and Division,1500-1564

Europe in the Atlantic World,1550-1660

European Monarchies and Absolutism,1660-1725

The New Science of the Seventeenth Century

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