How did advancement of military weapon technology and large scale wars affect feudalism?

Knights were outdated, kings formed their own armies.

What is habeas corpus?

You can't be jailed without a reason

What did King Henry II's legal reforms do?

Gave people trial by jury and clergy royal court trials

Which is NOT true about how the black plague affected society?

Knights became increasingly important for defense

Why were the English more successful than the French in the 100 Years' War, early on?

The English used longbows and wore lighter armor

Why did the Catholic Church lose power during the plague?

People lost faith in the face of so much devastation

What change did Model Parliament cause?

More commoners were involved in politics

A person who goes against a religion's teachings

King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta by a group of angry nobles. What was the result?

The king followed common law and habeas corpus was required

People called the bubonic plague the black death because...

The victims had black marks and bumps on their skin.

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The Decline of Feudalism

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1
An increase in trade meant that feudal lords shifted their power to....
serfs
kings
merchants
knights
2
How did advancement of military weapon technology and large scale wars affect feudalism?
Knights reached their peak of power
Soldiers used guns instead of longbows and crossbows
People moved back to manors for protection
Knights were outdated, kings formed their own armies.
3
In general, historians have believed that the black death was spread by ____________.
Miasma or bad smells/air
God punishing people for being sinful
rats carrying infected fleas
An imbalance in the four humors
4
What is habeas corpus?
You can be jailed without a reason
You can't be jailed without a reason
trial by ordeal
trial by combat
5
What did King Henry II's legal reforms do?
Established a system of trials by ordeal and combat
Established a Model Parliament with commoners
Allowed clergy to be tried for crimes in church courts
Gave people trial by jury and clergy royal court trials
6
Which is NOT true about how the black plague affected society?
Knights became increasingly important for defense
Surviving workers were able to demand more money and rights
People looked for someone to blame, like Jews
Around 1/3 of Europe's population died
7
Why were the English more successful than the French in the 100 Years' War, early on?
The English used crossbows
Joan of Arc lead the English to victory
The English wore distracting/confusing armor
The English used longbows and wore lighter armor
8
Why did the Catholic Church lose power during the plague?
People lost faith in the face of so much devastation
Joan of Arc was burned at the stake which upset many people
The Pope died which made people think God punished him
The church excommunicated everyone with the disease.
9
Historians think the bubonic plague started in _________.
Italy
Central Asia
North America
England
10
Joan of Arc was a symbol of French unity during this territorial war with the English:
The Crusades
War of the Roses
100 Years War
Battle of Hastings
11
What change did Model Parliament cause?
More commoners were involved in politics
People accused of crimes were given a trial by jury
Increased power for noble lords and barons
The king had to obey common law
12
Which was NOT something medieval doctors used to heal the sick?
Magic
Bloodletting
Pills/Medicine
Prayer
13
Which description would NOT describe a common house in Medieval times?
dark
smoky
light
small
14
What is a heretic?
A leader of a guild
A person who goes against a religion's teachings
A follower of the church's teachings
Someone who trades for a living
15
King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta by a group of angry nobles. What was the result?
The king followed common law and habeas corpus was required
a model parliament was established
The king had to pay nobles taxes
The king lost all of his power and couldn't rule
16
People called the bubonic plague the black death because...
It was believed that black cats spread it
The disease usually struck at night
The victims went blind, and only saw black
The victims had black marks and bumps on their skin.

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