Middle Ages Test (hours 1-3)

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Middle ages test for hours 1-3

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1.

Fredrick lives on land owned by Duke Eddington. The Duke is in turn only using land given to him by the king. Which term(s) best describes Fredrick?
- A.
  
  Lord
- B.
  
  Vassal
- C.
  
  Royalty
- D.
  
  Noble
- E.
  
  Commoner
2.

Fredrick lives on land owned by Duke Eddington. The Duke is in turn only using land given to him by the king. Which term(s) best describes Duke Eddington?
- A.
  
  Lord
- B.
  
  Vassal
- C.
  
  Royalty
- D.
  
  Noble
- E.
  
  Commoner
3.

Fredrick lives on land owned by Duke Eddington. The Duke is in turn only using land given to him by the king. Which term(s) best describes the king?
- A.
  
  Lord
- B.
  
  Vassal
- C.
  
  Royalty
- D.
  
  Noble
- E.
  
  Commoner
4.

What term was used to describe the land that one person loaned another?
- A.
  
  Lord
- B.
  
  Vassal
- C.
  
  Fief
- D.
  
  Feudalism
5.

A student was asked by his teacher to list the things a lord would expect from his vassal. The student wrote: "A lord would want service and loyalty from his vassal."How would you grade his answer?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Excellent - listed everything that should be there
- B.
  
  Good - listed most things but missing one
- C.
  
  Okay - got at least one thing right
- D.
  
  Poor - the answer is completely wrong
6.

Another student was asked by her teacher to list the things a vassal would get from his lord. The student wrote: "A vassal would get protection and land from his lord."How would you grade his answer?
- A.
  
  Excellent - listed everything that should be there
- B.
  
  Good - listed most things but missing one
- C.
  
  Okay - got at least one thing right
- D.
  
  Poor - the answer is completely wrong
7.

Which term is the name of the religion which worships Allah and translates "surrender to God"?
- A.
  
  Christianity
- B.
  
  Judaism
- C.
  
  Islam
- D.
  
  Buddhism
- E.
  
  Hinduism
8.

Which person is considered the prophet of Islam who first began teaching its message?
- A.
  
  Gabriel
- B.
  
  Mohammad
- C.
  
  Jesus
- D.
  
  Allah
9.

Which term is the holy book of scriptures of Islam?
- A.
  
  Koran
- B.
  
  Ka'bah
- C.
  
  Mecca
- D.
  
  Medina
10.

Which term is the holy city of Islam?
- A.
  
  Koran
- B.
  
  Ka'bah
- C.
  
  Mecca
- D.
  
  Medina
11.

Which set of guidelines make up the core beliefs of Islam that all Muslims are expected to follow?
- A.
  
  Ten Commandments
- B.
  
  Noble 8 Fold Path
- C.
  
  Five Pillars
- D.
  
  Two Commandments
12.

Which term best completes this statement?All Muslims believe that ______ is the one true God.
- A.
  
  Allah
- B.
  
  Mohammad
- C.
  
  Yahweh
- D.
  
  God
13.

Which term best completes this statement?Muslims are expected to pray ___ times a day.
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  6
14.

Which term best completes this statement?Muslims must give money to ______.
- A.
  
  Church
- B.
  
  Mosque
- C.
  
  Poor
- D.
  
  Christians
15.

Which term best completes this statement?All Muslims fast during ____________.
- A.
  
  Mecca
- B.
  
  Ka'bah
- C.
  
  Medina
- D.
  
  Ramadan
16.

Which term best completes this statement?At least once in their life, Muslims are expected to visit _______.
- A.
  
  Israel
- B.
  
  Jerusalem
- C.
  
  Mecca
- D.
  
  Medina
17.

According to this map, which empire separates Europe and the Islamic Empire?
- A.
  
  Holy Roman Empire
- B.
  
  Byzantine Empire
- C.
  
  Islam
- D.
  
  Africa
18.

In which territory would you find 45'N, 25'W?
- A.
  
  Holy Roman Empire
- B.
  
  Byzantine Empire
- C.
  
  Islamic Empire
- D.
  
  Africa
19.

Which set of coordinates best describes territory under Islamic control?
- A.
  
  30'N, 15'W
- B.
  
  30'S, 15'W
- C.
  
  50'N, 15'E
- D.
  
  50'S, 15'E
20.

TRUE OR FALSE: Islam controls land on 2 different continents.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

TRUE OR FALSE: According to the information on the map, most crusades lasted 2-3 years.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

TRUE OR FALSE: More people lived in Europe in 650 AD than in 500 AD.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

TRUE OR FALSE: More people lived in Western Europe in 1340 AD than any other part.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

TRUE OR FALSE: The biggest drop in population took place after 1340 AD.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

TRUE OR FALSE: More people lived in Southern Europe in 500 AD than lived in Eastern Europe in 1450 AD.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
26.

TRUE OR FALSE: The population of Europe increased from 500 AD to 650 AD.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
27.

How long between the rule of Genghis Khan and his grandson Kublai Khan?
- A.
  
  23
- B.
  
  25
- C.
  
  33
- D.
  
  35
28.

During what century did the Genghis Khan die?
- A.
  
  11th Century
- B.
  
  12th Century
- C.
  
  13th Century
- D.
  
  14th Century
29.

Which event occurred in the 14th Century?
- A.
  
  Genghis Khan invades China.
- B.
  
  Mongols invade Korea.
- C.
  
  Kublai Khan dies.
- D.
  
  Golden Horde becomes Muslim.
30.

Which event happened first?
- A.
  
  Genghis Khan invades China.
- B.
  
  Mongols invade Korea.
- C.
  
  Kublai Khan dies.
- D.
  
  Temujin takes the title Genghis Khan.
31.

How many years make a century?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  50
- C.
  
  100
- D.
  
  1000

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