Question

unit 3 medieval europe, renaissance, and reformation
matching

1. political system of early europe based on granting of land a) pope
2. series of wars fought between europe and the middle east b) byzantine empire
3. institution with all the power during the middle ages c) feudalism
4. leader of the most powerful institution during the middle ages d) vernacular
5. giving a portion of your wealth to the church e) crusades
6. eastern roman empire f) tithe
7. common language g) church

Explanation:

1. Feudalism was the medieval European political system centered on land grants.
2. The Crusades were a series of medieval wars between Europe and the Middle East.
3. The Church was the most powerful medieval European institution.
4. The Pope was the leader of the medieval Church.
5. A tithe was a mandatory 10% wealth payment to the Church.
6. The Byzantine Empire is the Eastern Roman Empire.
7. Vernacular refers to the common, everyday language of a people.

Answer:

1. C) Feudalism
2. E) Crusades
3. G) Church
4. A) Pope
5. F) Tithe
6. B) Byzantine Empire
7. D) Vernacular