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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one human activity that contributed to the spread of the Black Death?Keeping mice as petsEating rotten foodBathing too oftenTrading with Asia
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat technological advantage helped the English win many battles of the hundred years war?strong national identitythe longbowthe musketwell-paid soldiers
- 3. Multiple ChoiceBoth the plague and the hundred years war had what effect?weakened the central government of European nationsled to a shift in power from lords to commoners and monarchsled to an increase in trade with countries in AsiaEncouraged the development of capitalism in European nations
- 4. Multiple ChoiceKing Henry II's reforms weakened the power offeudal lords (nobles) and clergymenroyal judges and kingsclergymen and monarchsfeudal lords and kings
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat political event in England gave commoners a voice in their government?King Henry II's legal reformsKing Edward I's Model ParliamentKing John's Magna CartaKing Henry II's Constitution of Clarendon
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one key result of the signing of the Magna Carta?Monarchs had to obey the law + respect rights of the peopleMonarchs could not rule over anyone except commonersThe king could make decisions without anyone else's adviceThe king could live by different laws from commoners
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOne result of the hundred years war was an increased feeling of ______ in England and France.hatrednationalismimperialismreligious beliefs
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe definition of nationalism isA feeling of patriotism or loyalty to one's countryBecoming a citizen of a nationThe exchange of land for loyalty and protectionWhen the people of a nation share the same religion
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement explains the changes in Medieval militaries due to the Hundred Years' War.Kings relied on nobles to get more knightsKings used commoners to fight warsKnights became more important in medieval warfareKings built more castles for protection
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHistorians generally believe that the Black Death was what disease?Bubonic PlagueSwine FluAvian FluEbola
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow did the plague first spread to humans?Miasma (bad air)Dirty WaterCat bitesFleas on rats
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to most people who were infected with the plague?Nothing because they got a plague shotTheir hair fell out, but then they got betterAll of their skin turned black, but then they got betterThey got covered in swollen blisters (bubose) and died
- 13. Multiple Choice
This picture represents a person who had what job during the plague?Grave DiggerPlague doctorCatholic PriestNursery rhyme writer - 14. Multiple ChoiceHow did the plague affect the Feudal economy of Europe?Feudalism remained unchangedFeudalism was made strongerLabor shortages ended feudalism, serfs and peasants demand higher payFeudalism ended because all peasants died
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe path of the Black Death usually followed…trade routesocean currentsthe popewar fare
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one key result of the signing of the Magna Carta?Monarchs could not take away anyone's rights and liberties.Monarchs could not rule over anyone except commoners.The king could make decisions without anyone else's advice.The king could live by different laws from commoners.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow did Magna Carta contribute to the decline of feudalism?It didn't ...Magna Carta limited the power of kings and made kings rule with the advice of the people (Model Parliament) ...Magna Carta was a special bow used by the French to defeat feudalism.Magna Carta caused the bubonic plague ... and it killed 1/3 of the population
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat action by an English king gave ordinary people a voice in government?calling the Model Parliamentputting a seal on Magna Cartaissuing the Constitutions of Clarendonclosing Canterbury Cathedral
- 19. Multiple ChoiceMany medieval towns were built near what
feature?farmcathedralrivermountains - 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat had to happen in order for towns
develop during the Middle Ages?Feudalism had to endThere had to be enough foodAll kings had to be overthrownThere had to be enough land - 21. Multiple Choice
During the High Middle Ages, improvements in agriculture helped towns grow. This is because agriculture
required farmers to have a good education
made all other merchants lose a lot of money
resulted in crop surpluses that could be sold
caused all classes in society to be wealthy
- 22. Multiple Choice
As towns became wealthier in the Middle Ages, how did city dwellers feel about feudal lords?
They resented their lord's tax demands and feudal rights.
They desired to start joint businesses with their lords.
They felt their lords did not raise enough tax money.
They wanted church officials to replace their lords.
- 23. Multiple Choice
During the Middle Ages, many towns purchased royal charters to gain independence. A charter granted them the right to
replace, terminate, and hire feudal lords.
elect nobles, church officials, and bishops.
buy land, sell land, and rule over feudal lords.
make laws, raise taxes, and govern themselves.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Why was disease so widespread during the Middle Ages?
towns were overcrowded and dirty
disease was used as punishment
towns were often underpopulated
people often did not attend school
- 25. Multiple Choice
What contributed to the growth of medieval towns?
improved farming methods and revival of trade
improved craftsmanship and increase in woodworking
improved farming methods and decline in trade
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which social class rose in power in medieval towns?
Merchants
Lords Nobles
Bankers
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhy did cities grow during the late middle ages?Increase trade lead to the growth of markets, which lead to the growth of cities.Increase trade lead to the increase construction of new buildings.Trade revenue was utilized to build better infrastructure within cities.Trade decreased leading people to flock to cities in search of goods they couldn't find on the manor.
- 28. Multiple Choice
What did King John do in 1199 that weakened Feudalism?
He ignored the rights of his people and increased taxes
He gave rights to nobles and followed the church
He decreased taxes and gave more people seats in the government
He broke away from the Catholic church
- 29. Multiple Choice
What does Magna Carta mean?
Great Chowder
Good Document
Great Charter
Horrible Histories
- 30. Multiple Choice
How did Political Developments in England contribute to the decline of Feudalism?
Power shifted to the common people
Power shifted to the rich and noble class
The king lost too much power
The government became less democratic
- 31. Multiple Choice
How did the Hundred Year's War cause Feudalism to decline?
Monarchs no longer needed Knights
Military technology improved
People had were loyal to their king
The French beat the British
Too many knights died
- 32. Multiple Choice
How did King Henry VII cause Feudalism to decline?
He broke away from the church and weakened its power in politics
He joined forces with the Pope and increased religion in government
He gave people more say in the government
- 33. Multiple Choice
How did the Crusade Wars and the Hundred Year's War cause Feudalism to decline?
Many men were killed and people emerged with more power
Knights were seen as essential to the success of the Monarchy
Many turned to religion after the violence they saw in the war
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Magna Carta?An agreement between barons and kings.A battle that occurred in England.A type of horse used during the medieval period.A type of castle during the medieval period.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the symptoms of the plague?small bumps on the bodyblood shot eyesfever, vomiting, fierce coughingsiezures
- 36. Multiple ChoiceHow did the filth of towns and cities lead to the outbreak of the plague?People began cleaning the city.Rats that arrived in Europe carried the disease.Plague doctors began performing experiments on common people.Fleas mutated and began killing townspeople.
- 37. Multiple Choice
What were three main causes for the decline of feudalism in Europe?
a change in languages spoken, a decline in religious practice, and the lack of rain
political changes happening in England, plagues of disease, and years of war
the imprisonment of thieves, truces between warring countries, and the end of taxation
none of the above
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which two countries fought a series of wars between 1337 CE and 1453 CE, known as the Hundred Years' War?
Flanders and Germany
Italy and Greece
Egypt and Spain
England and France
- 39. Multiple Choice
In the year 1215 CE, King John of England was compelled to sign a document that reduced his power while increasing the rights of the Church and barons. What was the name of the document?
(Compelled means strongly forced to do something)
The Declaration of Independence
Model Parliament
The Magna Carta
The Divine Right of Kings
- 40. Multiple Choice
What is meant by the English common law known as habeas corpus?
the principle that an accused person cannot be held in prison without the permission of the court
that English kings have absolute power over all of England's citizens
that a person brought before a judge is assumed to be guilty until proven innocent
that only citizens who could read and write could defend themselves before a judge
- 41. Multiple Choice
Who was Joan of Arc?
A French peasant girl who fought for her country, wearing the armor of a knight, and inspired her countrymen to fight as well.
The first queen of France to have absolute power over all men in the church and government.
The wife of King John of England, who helped bring rights to English commoners.
None of the above.
- 42. Multiple Choice
What changes in England and France led to the increased influence and power of the common people?
millions of people had died as a result of plagues, reducing the number of available workers
rights granted to people by reforms of English monarchs like Henry II, King John, and King Edward I
because so many people died in wars, soldiers were in greater demand, and commoners were often paid for their service in wars
all of the above
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which choice describes a commoner in Europe during the late middle ages?
a person who was not of noble rank
someone who was famous and cold be recognized by everyone all over the country
a king beloved by all of his countrymen
King John's most ferocious knight in shining armor.
- 44. Multiple Choice
How long did people generally suffer from the bubonic plague before they died?
a few hours
a few days
several weeks
a month or longer
- 45. Multiple ChoiceJoan of Arc was called a heretic and was burned at the stake.FalseTrue
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the English and French fighting over in the 100 Year War?castleslibrary booksland
- 47. Multiple ChoiceAll of these were symptoms of the Bubonic Plague exceptbuboes or egg-sized swellingsblack or purple spots on the skingoing baldfever
- 48. Multiple ChoiceThe Model Parliament established by King George included these people in governmentcommonersnative ChinesePacific islanders
- 49. Multiple ChoiceIn the 100 Years War, England won early battles due to these two reasons:heavy armor and crossbowslighter armor and crossbowslighter armor and longbows
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