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1
Who was the Muslim leader who fought during the Second Crusade?
Richard
Saladin
Muhammad
Aladin
2
The act of excommunication meant that one could no longer be part of the …..
monarchy
all of the above
clergy
catholic church
3
In addition to new farming methods, another reason for the growth of towns was the ___________.
revival of long-distance trade.
technology to build stone walls.
discovery of better medicines.
fall of the Roman Empire.
4
The word “clergy” refers to…
nobility
commoners
royal officials
church officials
5
Why did towns buy charters?
to avoid being overrun by the army
to keep goods at a stable price
to gain independence from feudal lords
to set up schools and universities
6
In the 1100’s a new style of architecture, called ________ was started. It included gargoyles.
Pillars
Arches
Gothic
Roman
7
The pope and church leaders met to sign the ________, where the king and Pope agreed the pope selects church leaders.
Concordat of Worms
Magna Carta
Constitution of Clarendon
Council of Clermont
8
Medieval paintings often told the story of Christ’s life. What does this suggest about people at that time?
Few people were able to paint.
Few went to cathedrals.
Most people could not read.
Most did not believe in God.
9
Pilgrimages are…
all of the above
journeys to a holy site
holidays
holy stories
10
Why did nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta in 1215?
They wanted to replace him with a different ruler.
They wanted to separate church and state.
They wanted to assert the authority of the pope.
They wanted to limit the king’s power.
11
What would be cancelled today and seen as a form of cruelty?
priests acting out Bible stories
jousting
make-believe sword fights
dancing bears
12
The deadly plague that swept through Europe in the 1300s was called the…
Bubonic Plague
Red Plague
Yellow Fever
Spanish Flu
13
As merchants made money, many joined town councils. Which statement best describes the situation that resulted?
Many merchants created guilds
Many merchants sold exotic goods
Many merchants were Jews
Many merchants gained political power
14
________________ were military outposts that looked like little kingdoms.
City States
Serf States
Military States
Crusader States
15
Which occupation was one of the few opportunities open to Jews?
landlord
shopkeeper
banker
entertainer
16
What was one human activity that contributed to the spread of the bubonic plague?
keeping mice as pets
eating rotten food
trade with Asia
bathing too often
17
An organization of people who share the same craft or trade is called a…
commerce
grills
crew
guild
18
During the Crusades, Christians fought against…
Crusaders
Atheists
Catholics
Muslims
19
As feudalism ended, which group of people lost the most power?
kings
merchants
feudal lords
peasants
20
What was one key result of the signing of the Magna Carta?
Monarchs could continue to take away anyone’s rights and liberties.
The king could not raise taxes without consent of the people.
The king could live by different laws
Monarchs could not rule over anyone except commoners.
21
Many medieval towns were built near what geographic feature?
an isthmus
a cathedral
a river
a farm
22
During the Middle Ages, Jews…
controlled territory in much of Europe.
had a strong alliance with Muslims
were discriminated throughout Europe.
began several important universities.
23
Both the plague and the Hundred Years’ War had what effect?.
They led to a power shift from feudal lords to common people and monarchs.
They weakened the central government.
They encouraged the development of capitalism.
They increased trade.
24
If you were a customer who bought shoes from a cobbler, a guild might help you by making sure that ______________.
the shoes were of good quality.
the business was in a home.
the workers were paid fairly.
the members paid their dues.
25
The ____ was a document that granted Kings the right to try church officials in royal courts rather than church courts.
Parliament
Charter
Magna Carta
Constitution of Clarendon
26
What is true about the Catholic Church?
It struggled with kings to maintain its power
It was very influential when it came to peoples lives
all of the above
It became the largest landholder of its time
27
Which of these eventually replaced trial by ordeal or combat?
court systems
economic inquiries
religious rulings
royal rulings
28
As a result of the crusades, ______ gained power at the pope’s expense.
serfs
peasants
knights
kings
29
In the Middle Ages, many universities grew out of
Charlemagne's court.
cathedral schools.
pilgrimage sites.
convent schools.
30
What became a big part of a nations legal system?
common lords
common sense
common lawlessness
common law
31
European warriors who volunteered to fight for the Holy Land were known as …..
Mongols
samurai
heretics
Crusaders
32
What were signs that the motivation for fighting the crusades changed?
people fought to liberated Jerusalem
Christians began destroying and ransacking cathedrals and libraries
people were only fighting seeking salvation
people fought only for the Holy Land
33
Who is credited for bridging faith and reason?
Thomas Aquinas
King Charlemagne
Saint Benedict
Pope Gregory
34
A written grant of rights and privileges purchased for towns giving them rights to govern, make laws, and raise taxes.
domain
parliament
charter
fief
35
Many workers died during the plague. How did their deaths affect those who remained?
They were able to buy their own businesses and get rich.
They were forced to return to a feudal economy.
They could no longer live in the cities, so they moved to farms.
They were able to demand higher pay and better working conditions.
36
Who was responsible for the people in jail?
guilds
family
taxpayers
merchants
37
______________ was the lawmaking body that helped govern England.
Senate
Domains
Priest
Model Parliament
38
Land controlled by a lord is known as a …
an acre
a commoner
a domain
a charter
39
___________ was the principle that accused persons cannot be held in jail without the consent of a court.
fief
habeas corpus
domain
charter
40
The _______________ was one of the largest landholders in Europe.
The Roman Catholic Church
The Eastern Orthodox Church
The Constantinople Empire
The Byzantine Empire
