Glencoe World History, Florida Edition

Chapter 9: Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire, 400–1300

Emerging Europe and the Byzantine Empire, 400-1300

1
Which of the following statements about Clovis is correct?
A)He formed the first Germanic state.
B)He ruled the Ostrogoth kingdom.
C)He was the first Germanic ruler to convert to Christianity.
D)His sons enlarged the Frankish kingdom after his death.

2
Unlike Roman law, __________
A)Germanic law sometimes required a person to compensate his or her victim.
B)Germanic law was based on Christian teachings.
C)Germanic law did not involve ordeals.
D)Germanic law treated murder as a crime against the state.

3
__________ used the monastic movement to convert the non-Christian peoples of Germanic Europe to Christianity.
A)Clovis
B)Gregory I
C)Charlemagne
D)Pepin

4
At its height, the empire established by Charlemagne __________
A)included much of western and central Europe.
B)restored the Frankish kingdom to the size it was under Clovis.
C)included much of eastern Europe.
D)was larger than the empire created by Napoleon Bonaparte.

5
The Vikings’ __________ helped them to attack inland.
A)love of adventure
B)specially designed ships
C)sailing skills
D)all of the above

6
In feudal Europe, __________
A)leaders swore an oath of allegiance to the Pope.
B)men who served a lord in a military capacity were known as vassals.
C)lords relied mainly on foot soldiers dressed in coats of mail.
D)lords did not have any responsibility toward their vassals.

7
The grant of land to a noble became known as a __________
A)vassal.
B)fief.
C)wergild.
D)knighthood.

8
__________ influenced the development of the concept of chivalry.
A)The Catholic Church
B)Viking culture
C)Feudal warfare
D)Germanic law

9
By expanding the power of the royal courts, King __________ enhanced the power of the English monarchy.
A)John
B)Edward
C)Philip II Augustus
D)Henry II

10
By gaining control of territory after war with English rulers,­­­­ __________ expanded the income of the French monarchy and increased its power.
A)William of Normandy
B)Hugh Capet
C)Philip II Augustus
D)Philip the Fair

11
Unlike other eastern and southern Slavic peoples, the __________ did not embrace the Eastern Orthodox Church.
A)Croats
B)Serbs
C)Bulgarians
D)Hungarians

12
The Byzantine Empire was based on __________
A)the Greek language.
B)the Christian faith.
C)the absolute power of the emperor.
D)all of the above.

13
The first crusaders were motivated mostly by __________
A)opportunities to claim territory.
B)a desire for adventure.
C)trading opportunities.
D)religious fervor.

14
During the early Crusades, __________
A)most crusaders perished at sea.
B)the crusaders established a long-lasting presence in the East.
C)crusaders established states that depended on supplies from Italian cities.
D)crusaders established successful and independent crusader states.
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