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The introduction of large stained-glass windows into the walls of churches was made possible by builders’ development of
ribbed vaults and flying buttresses.
ribbed vaults and flying buttresses.
ribbed vaults and flying buttresses.
ribbed vaults and flying buttresses.
2
The French army was devastated at the Battle of Crẻcy because
The were poorly led by General Napoleon Bonaparte
They allowed lower-class Frenchmen to join their army
They had no battle plan and were not prepared for the British archers
British spies had stolen their battle plans
3
The map shows that the Bubonic Plague, also known as the “Black Death”
generally followed the routes of sailing vessels as it spread
generally followed the routes of sailing vessels as it spread
generally followed the routes of sailing vessels as it spread
generally followed the routes of sailing vessels as it spread
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How did the Great Schism (1378 –1417) help bring an end to the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
It prevented the Papacy from being moved from Rome to Avignon, France
It brought large numbers of European peasants under control of the Church
It led directly to a massive grain shortage, causing the starvation
It greatly weakened the power and prestige of the Roman Catholic Church
5
How did the Hundred Years’ War bring change to medieval Europe?
Armed knights frequently defeated common foot soldiers
The long conflict led to the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts.
Europeans turned to the Papacy to restore the peace.
English and French monarchs increased their powers with new methods of war
6
The Spanish Inquisition was a response to
The rise of Protestantism
The removal of Muslims from Spain
The increase in heretical movements across Spain
The schism between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
7
Spain’s two strongest kingdoms, Castile and Aragon, were united when
Czar Ivan III came to power in Russia.
the Jews were expelled.
Isabella married Ferdinand.
the Seljuk Turks invaded Spain.
8
The popes’ behavior during the Great Schism caused people like John Wyclif and John Hus to
criticize the popes for their corruption and abuse of power
criticize the popes for their corruption and abuse of power
criticize the popes for their corruption and abuse of power
criticize the popes for their corruption and abuse of power
9
The practice of denying basic Catholic church doctrines is known as
Sin
Heresy
Hypocrisy
Reformation
10
Which of the following best describes how the Crusades contributed to the end of medieval Europe?
Europeans from different lands proved unable to cooperate.
Muslims attacked Europe from the west after the Crusaders marched east.
European rulers surrendered their authority to the Pope.
Eur. leaving their homelands were introduced to new ideas
11
How did the Bubonic plague lead to the rise of anti-semitism in Europe?
Townspeople thought that Jews poisoned their wells spreading the plague
Townspeople thought that Jews poisoned their wells spreading the plague
Townspeople thought that Jews poisoned their wells spreading the plague
Townspeople thought that Jews poisoned their wells spreading the plague
12
What was the impact of the Crusades on Europe
The advance of Islam from Spain to France was halted.
Eur Christians and Jews learned to cooperate in pursuit of common goals.
Europeans became exposed to new products and ideas from Asia.
Europeans established permanent rule over much of the Middle East.
13
The purpose of the Crusades was
To help reestablish the Western Roman Empire
To free the people of Palestine from Roman rule
To spread the Christian religion in western Europe
To liberate the “Holy Land” from the Muslims
14
What statement best describes one of the reasons for the end of medieval Europe?
The Crusades interrupted trade between Asia and Europe
As trade decreased, the size of towns along trade routes declined
The Black death reduced the population
European states moved from a cash economy to one based on land
15
Why were 13th century Christians in Europe were accepting of torture associated with the Inquisition?
They believed that heresy was a crime against God
They believed that heresy was a crime against God
They believed that heresy was a crime against God
They believed that heresy was a crime against God
16
The immediate cause of the Crusades was
Muslim invasions of North Africa
The fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Germanic tribes
The fall of the Mongol Dynasty in China
A request by Byzantine emperor Alexius I for help against the Seljuk Turks
17
The Bubonic plague was spread by
an overall drop in temperatures known as a “little ice age.”
poisoned water from the town wells.
rats infested with fleas carrying the bacterium.
the Great Famine.
18
Joan of Arc brought the Hundred Years’ War to a decisive turning point by
seducing Charles.
spying on the English armies
fleeing to the English.
inspiring the French with her faith.
19
How did the Black Death contribute to the end of feudalism in Western Europe?
Trade with Asia was disrupted
The Catholic Church was able to strengthen its authority
Labor shortages attract workers by offering freedom from serfdom.
People viewed the Black Death as God’s punishment for their sinfulness.
20
To explain his idea of a holy war to the people, Pope Urban II called Christians together at
the Concordat of Worms.
the Summa Theologica.
the Byzantine Empire.
the Council of Clermont.
21
The Hundred Years War ultimately led to the end of medieval period because
People were so horrified by the execution of Joan of Arc they rebelled
European leaders saw that was was positive
The French won and dominated Europe for generations
the longbow, the pike and cannons made armored knights obsolte
22
Which of the following Catholic Orders called for a return to the simplicity and poverty of the early Christian church?
Franciscans
Franciscans
Franciscans
Franciscans
23
Which of the following was one of the more unfortunate effects of the Crusades?
Christian crusaders began to attack Jews
Christian crusaders began to attack Jews
Christian crusaders began to attack Jews
Christian crusaders began to attack Jews
24
Which cultural characteristic of the Middle Ages is highlighted by these three examples?
The main source of support for the arts came from the Catholic Church.
The main source of support for the arts came from the Catholic Church.
The main source of support for the arts came from the Catholic Church.
The main source of support for the arts came from the Catholic Church.
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The Crusades began in 1095. What was an unexpected result of the Crusades?
Europeans learned of new products and ideas through their contact
Brought about a decline in European art, music, and literature.
The Pope was unseated from his position of authority over the Church.
It ended a long period of trade between Europe and the Middle East.
