Question

1. Which medieval art forms served educational and decorative purposes? (Select all that apply) (2 points)

A. flying buttresses

B. gargoyles

C. gothic cathedrals

D. sculpted portraits

E. stained glass windows

F. tapestries


2. How did epic poems reflect the cultures of medieval europe? (1 point)

A. They reflected the european ideal that the group was more important than the individual.

B. They reflected the belief in power of compromise and negotiation.

C. They reflected the view that the common people were as important as the nobility.

D. They reflected themes of loyalty and heroism that were prized in europe.


3. Medieval illuminated manuscripts provide insight into which of the following? (Select all that apply) (2 points)

A. daily medieval life

B. mathematicals advancements

C. religious devotion

D. scientific innovation

E. taxation records


4. Which of the following purposes did early medieval universities serve? (Select all that apply) (1 point)

A. educated the masses

B. prepared clergy

C. promoted debate over church doctrine

D. trained meant to serve in bureaucracies


5. How did the hundred years war affect the medieval of feudalism in which vassals owed military service to the king? (1 point)

A. the vassal system became more important in winning battles and holding conquered territory for the king.

B. The introduction of the longbow and cannon made the vassal system more efficient.

C. The need for a larger, standing army with greater mobility made the vassal system obsolete.

D. The vassals became commanders of mercenary armies paid by the King to fight.


6. Which of the following became a significant threat to church power as a result of the Great Western Schism? (1 point)


a. Reformers began to challenge the traditional role of the Church.

b. The political factions backing different popes began to exert more influence over Church activities.

c. The moral authority of the Church weakened.

d. The Bible was translated into English


7. Which describes a way in which Russia's geography influenced the development of it civilization? (1 point)

A. West-flowing rivers connected it economically and culturally to Western Europe.

B. The Ural Mountains and the Eurasian plain kept Russia culturally and economically isolated.

C. South-flowing rivers

D. Its southern steppe region


8. How did byzantine Christianity influence Russian orthodox Christianity? ()

A. It set the patterns for good relations with Muslim empires.

B. It set the pattern for a church hierarchy led by the pope.

C. It set the pattern for the development of an absolute ruler.

D. It set the pattern for close church and state.


9.Which of the following was one way Ivan lll and Ivan IV strengthened their authoritarian rule? (1 point)

A. They allied themselves with the mongols

B. They encouraged peasants to present grievances

C. They increased trade with western Europe

D. They limited the power of the boyars


10. Which of the following was one way the histories of medieval Poland and Hungary were similar? (1 point)

A. Both became the ancestors of the Serbs

B. In both,political power shifted from the nobles to the monarch

C. Both had been powerful eastern orthodox kingdoms

D. Both had been powerful roman catholic kingdoms


11.Which statement best summarizes the effects of mongol rule on Russia? (1 point)

A. the absolute power of the mongols later influenced later Russian rulers.....

B. the mongols were lenient and tolerant rulers......

C. the mongols were lenient and tolerant rulers,but they isolated Russia.....

D. the mongols spread Islam throughout Russia....

Answer 1

1. The correct answers should be E and F.
Tapestries and stained glass windows were both decorative and educational in that they often decorated churches and cathedrals and gave them that elevated and glorious style, but on the other hand were educational in that they often showed events from the Bible so those who couldn't read could learn something about it.

2. The correct answer is D.
Loyalty and heroism were highly valued in the Middle Ages because that was the time of many wars where people had to defend what they believed in. This was a time of knights, so obviously they had to be loyal to the king they were serving.

3. The correct answers should be A and C.
Illuminated manuscripts were a type of writing accompanied by a lot of pictures, decorations, and illustrations. They often depicted images from ordinary and religious life, and didn't focus much on science or politics of that time period.

4. The correct answers should be B and D.
At the time, universities admitted only those who were supposed to be 'church' and 'bureaucracy' people. They were the most important people at the time because religion and administration were quite relevant. Masses weren't allowed to be educated at such a high level, and given that there was nothing more important than church, C is incorrect.

5. The correct answer is C.
As I said, at the time there were many wars. So having vassals wasn't really as profitable as it used to be. They were traded for large armies which could defend kingdoms against any invaders, which there were a lot of at the time. Thus, the vassal, and feudal system began to fade.

6. The correct answer is A.
As mentioned above, the Church and religion were of utmost importance during the Middle Ages. Many wars were fought because of religion alone. So when the tide changed, and when the importance of religion began to wane, the Church's power also diminished.

7. The correct answer is C.
Russia and its entire civilization developed primarily because of its south-flowing rivers. For any rising civilization, it is important to be situated near water because water is the source of life and thanks to it, Russia grew and became the power it is today.

8. The correct answer is D.
Russia is known for valuing religion quite a lot. It is the largest Orthodox Christian country today, and over time, religion and politics in that country intermingled to create a joint venture of sorts. Even today, religion is inseparable from government and politics.

9. The correct answer is D.
Ivan III and Ivan IV wanted to have even more power for themselves and not depend or rely on anyone else - this is why they wanted to diminish the power of the boyars. The boyars were aristocracy in old Russia, and they were almost as important as the ruling royalty. 

10. The correct answer is D.
Both Poland and Hungary were strong medieval kingdoms based in Catholic religion. Many parts of Europe and further were once part of the great Roman Empire, and these two countries were no different. Thus it is logical that they kept some (if not most) of the qualities they had then, such as Catholicism.

11. The correct answer is C.
Although the Mongols tried to be quite lenient and tolerant towards their subjects and the people they conquered, they weren't so good when it came to Russia. As a result of their actions, Russia became so isolated that it eventually grew powerful and eventually, the Mongols disappeared.