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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
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.
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.
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
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
Which social class rose in power in medieval towns?
Merchants
Lords Nobles
Bankers
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
What does Magna Carta mean?
Great Chowder
Good Document
Great Charter
Horrible Histories
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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