This is the last part of my other question "More History Questions". I couldn't fit it all in one question box. So it would be appreciated if these were answered too. Thank you much.


1.) The Middle Ages in western Europe was characterized by
A) the manor system and the importance of land ownership
B) absolute monarchies and strong central governments
C) decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
D) extensive trade with Asia and the middle east

2.) A study of the Byznatine civilization would show that this civilization
A) collapsed as a result of the Germanic invasions of the early Middle Ages
B) preserved Greek and Roman learning and passed it on to eastern and western Europe
C) based its economy on subsistence farming and slash-and-burn agriculture
D) reduced the influence of the Eastern Orthodox Church