Early and High Middle Ages LET’S PLAY! Early and High Middle Ages Who wants to be a… Expert on the Middle Ages?! 1

A: Creation of a large Christian state on the Red Sea An important long-term result of the Crusades in the Middle East was the A: Creation of a large Christian state on the Red Sea B: Destruction of Muslim military power C: Increased tension between Muslims and Christians D: Restoration of the Byzantine Empire

A: Creation of a large Christian state on the Red Sea An important long-term result of the Crusades in the Middle East was the A: Creation of a large Christian state on the Red Sea B: Destruction of Muslim military power C: Increased tension between Muslims and Christians D: Restoration of the Byzantine Empire

A major result of the Crusades was the conversion of the majority of Europeans to A: Protestantism B: Christianity C: Judaism D: Islam

A major result of the Crusades was the conversion of the majority of Europeans to A: Protestantism B: Christianity C: Judaism D: Islam

One major result of the Crusades was the A: Permanent occupation of the Holy Land by the Europeans B: Long-term decrease in Europe trade C: Spread of Middle Eastern culture and technology D: Conversion of most Muslims to Christianity

One major result of the Crusades was the A: Permanent occupation of the Holy Land by the Europeans B: Long-term decrease in European trade C: Spread of Middle Eastern culture and technology to Europe D: Conversion of most Muslims to Christianity

The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by A: Stimulating European demand for goods from the East B: Forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population C: Forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople D: Increasing the power of the feudal lords

The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by A: Stimulating European demand for goods from the East B: Forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population C: Forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople D: Increasing the power of the feudal lords

Which statement best explains the relationship among groups of people under feudalism? B: Social classes were determined primarily by educational achievements A: All classes received equal treatment before the law. D: Obligations among social classes were clearly defined C: Strong national governments passed laws to maintain class structures.

Which statement best explains the relationship among groups of people under feudalism? A: All classes received equal treatment before the law. B: Social classes were determined primarily by educational achievements. D: Obligations among social classes were clearly defined. C: Strong national governments passed laws to maintain class structures.

Which was an important cause of the rise of feudalism in Europe? A: Increasing power of the Catholic Church B: Weakness of central government authority C: Political ideas brought back by the Crusaders D: Growth of national monarchies

Which was an important cause of the rise of feudalism in Europe? A: Increasing power of the Catholic Church B: Weakness of central government authority C: Political ideas brought back by the Crusades D: Growth of national monarchies

Which was most responsible for bringing about the decline of feudalism in Western Europe? A: Revival of trade and commerce B: Spread of the Protestant Reformation C: Weakening of the power of absolute monarchs D: Fall of the Roman Empire

A: Revival of trade and commerce Which was most responsible for bringing about the decline of feudalism in Western Europe? A: Revival of trade and commerce B: Spread of the Protestant Reformation C: Weakening of the power of absolute monarchs D: Fall of the Roman Empire

Which was a characteristic of European feudalism? A: Emphasis on individual liberties B: public participation in decision making C: Existence of many small semi-independent units D: Equal division of labor

Which was a characteristic of European feudalism? A: Emphasis on individual liberties B: Public participation in decision making C: Existence of many small semi-independent units D: Equal division of labor

An important contribution of feudalism was that it A: Advanced the ideals of a democratic society B: Provided for some law and order in society C: Strengthened the power of the monarchy D: Fostered the idea of a classless society

An important contribution of feudalism was that it A: Advanced the ideas of a democratic society B: Provided for some law and order in society C: Strengthened the power of the monarchy D: Fostered the idea of a classless society

In Europe feudal society, an individual’s social status was generally determined by A: Education and training B: Individual abilities C: Birth D: Marriage

In European feudal society, an individual’s social status was generally determined by A: Education and training B: Individual abilities C: Birth D: Marriage

Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages? A: Manorialism B: Free market C: Socialism D: Command

Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages? A: Manorialism B: Free market C: Socialism D: Command

An economic reason for the institution of serfdom was to maintain A: A stable workforce B: An educated citizenry C: Overseas trade D: Religious uniformity

An economic reason for the instituion of serfdom was to maintain A: A stable workforce B: An educated citizenry C: Overseas trade D: Religious uniformity

After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the A: Persian Empire B: Mongol Empire C: Byzantine Empire D: Gupta Empire

After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the A: Persian Empire B: Mongol Empire C: Byzantine Empire D: Gupta Empire

What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history? A: Construction of the pyramids B: Preservation of Greek and Roman culture C: Expansion of equal rights D: Invention of writing

What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history? A: Construction of the pyramids B: Preservation of Greek and Roman culture C: Expansion of equal rights D:

C: The promise of immediate salvation if killed Peasants were enticed to join the Crusades for all of the following reasons EXCEPT A: Freedom from feudal bonds B: The possibility of wealth C: The promise of immediate salvation if killed D: The opportunity to become noblemen

C: The promise of immediate salvation if killed Peasants were enticed to joint the Crusades for all of the following reasons EXCEPT A: Freedom from feudal bonds B: The possibility of wealth C: The promise of immediate salvation if killed D: The opportunity to become noblemen

Final Question…

Take out a piece of loose-leaf and work with your group to answer the following question: Analyze the impact the Medieval Church had on the society.

What is the term that means the highest church official? A: Patriarch B: Pope C: Priest D: Bishop

What is the term that means the highest church official? A: Patriarch B: Pope C: Priest D: Bishop

What word means a permanent split? A: Break B: Crack C: Schism D: Opening

What is the name of Justinian’s body of law? A: The Constitution B: The Declaration C: Body of Civil Law D: Hagia Sophia

What word means holy images? A: Icons B: Description C: Pictures D: Paintings

This emperor made the law code for the Byzantine Empire A: Justinian B: Constantine C: Clement D: Theodora

C: Provided religious freedom D: Promoted equality for all classes The importance of the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code is that they: A: Instituted democratic governments B: Establish legal principles C: Provided religious freedom D: Promoted equality for all classes

D: Promoted equality for all classes The importance of the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code is that they? A: Instituted democratic governments B: Established legal principles C: Provided religious freedom D: Promoted equality for all classes

The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it A: Preserved many ancient Chinese legal decrees in writing B: Served as a model for European legal systems C: Became the first democratic constitution D: United Muslims and Roman thought

The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it A: Preserved many ancient Chinese legal decrees in writing B: Served as a model for European legal systems C: Became the first democratic constitution D: United Muslim and Roman thought

A: conquer the Russian city of Moscow Constantinople’s location on the Bosporus Strait was one reason that the Byzantine Empire was able to A: conquer the Russian city of Moscow B: Spread Judaism throughout western Europe D: Unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches C: Control key trade routes between Europe and Asia

D: Unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches Constantinople’s location on the Bosporus Strait was one reason that the Byzantine Empire was able to A: Conquer the Russian city of Moscow B: Spread Judaism throughout western Europe C: Control key trade routes between Europe and Asia D: Unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches

C: Expansion of equal rights What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history? A: Preservation of Greek and Roman culture B: Construction of the pyramids C: Expansion of equal rights D: Invention of writing

What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history? A: Preservation of Greek and Roman culture B: Construction of the pyramids C: Expansion of equal rights D: Invention of writing

What religion used Greek as their language? A: Judaism B: Roman Catholic C: Eastern Orthodox D: Islam

What religion used Greek as their language? A: Judaism B: Roman Catholic Church C: Eastern Orthodox D: Islam

C: It was controlled by guilds Which of the following is a true statement about the Byzantine economy? A: It was based on barter B: It was weak C: It was controlled by guilds D: It was prosperous

C: It was controlled by guilds Which of the following is a true statement about the Byzantine economy? A: It was based on barter B: It was weak C: It was controlled by guilds D: It was prosperous

The Byzantine empire reached its greatest size under A: Muhammad II B: Justinian C: Constantine D: Vladimir

The Byzantine empire reached its greatest size under A: Muhammad II B: Justinian C: Constantine D: Vladimir

Which of the following groups finally conquered the Byzantine empire? A: Ottoman Turks B: Latin Christians C: Seljuk Turks D: Arabs

Which of the following groups finally conquered the Byzantine empire? A: Ottoman Turks B: Latin Christians C: Seljuk Turks D: Arabs

What sect of Christianity allowed the pope to control the church? A: Roman Catholic Church B: Eastern Orthodox C: Baptist D: Protestant

What sect of Christianity allowed the pope to control the church? A: Roman Catholic Church B: Eastern Orthodox C: Baptist D: Protestant

The Byzantine Empire began? A: In the 6th century CE B: In the 1st century CE C: In the 5th century CE D: In the 4th century CE

The Byzantine Empire began? A: In the 6th century B: In 1st century C: In the 5th century D: In the 4th century