What led to the murder of Thomas Becket?

Henry’s angry words were probably misunderstood

low social rank, usually a farmer or unskilled worker

Why was Eleanor’s court in Aquitaine called the most civilized?

Eleanor hired poets and encouraged interesting conversation.

handwoven wall hanging that may depict people and/or a scene

a place where a community of monks live

a person who takes control of a territory after an invasion

How Did Saint Benedict’s changes help people during the Middle Ages?

helped make monasteries important centers

What led to the split of the Eastern and Western Churches?

W. and E. had different ideas about who should be in charge.

What changes occurred as a result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire? (2 correct answers)

Invaders crossed the boundaries of the Western Roman Empire, Roman roads and aqueducts began to fall apart.

What led to the increasing power of the bishop of Rome?

The fall of the Roman emperor increased the power of bishop.

Why were serfs an important part of the manor system?

in order to farm the manor land to produce food.

Why was the invasion by William the Conqueror in 1066 important?

changed who became the next king of England and language

What was the Code of Chivalry?

the rules of behavior that knights had to live by

Which action by Charlemagne showed his concern for the Catholic Church?

He sent his army to Rome to protect the pope.

Most unlikely for a woman in medieval Europe?

attending a university as a student

a group of people who listen to information during a trial

The invasion by Germanic people was caused by one main factor. What was it?

no central government after the fall of the Roman Empire

How did the Black Death help improve working conditions for serfs?

serfs could demand better treatment.

What was the Domesday Book?

a list of English property owners and their possessions

What is an Apprentice?

a person who is learning a trade from a master craftsman

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1
What led to the murder of Thomas Becket?
Henry went after Becket
Henry’s friends sent soldiers to stop Becket
Henry’s angry words were probably misunderstood
Becket angered the powerful king of England
2
What's the name of the system of gov. in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services?
vassalage
fiefdom
medieval
feudalism
3
What is a Peasant?
a group of people who listen to information
handwoven wall hanging that may depict people and/or a scene
a highly contagious disease
low social rank, usually a farmer or unskilled worker
4
Why was Eleanor’s court in Aquitaine called the most civilized?
Eleanor ruled land stretching from Scotland to Spain.
Eleanor was the most beautiful woman in Europe.
Eleanor controlled Europe’s most powerful army.
Eleanor hired poets and encouraged interesting conversation.
5
What is a tapestry?
a relative who lived long ago
a highly contagious disease
a person who is learning a trade from a master craftsman
handwoven wall hanging that may depict people and/or a scene
6
What is a Monastery?
a person who takes control of a territory after an invasion
relating to the Middle Ages
a king or queen
a place where a community of monks live
7
What is a Conqueror?
a person who is learning a trade from a master craftsman
a highly contagious disease
a king or queen
a person who takes control of a territory after an invasion
8
How Did Saint Benedict’s changes help people during the Middle Ages?
helped make monasteries important centers
Benedict’s change asked people to go without food and water.
9
What led to the split of the Eastern and Western Churches?
W. and E. had different ideas about who should be in charge.
Pope Leo I and Emperor Constantine went to war.
The Germanic invaders refused to convert to Christianity
10
Which is the correct order, from highest to lowest?
serf, peasant, knight
peasant, serf, lord
knight, serf, lord
lord, knight, peasant
11
What changes occurred as a result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire? (2 correct answers)
Invaders crossed the boundaries of the Western Roman Empire
A new central government ruled the Western Roman Empire
There was more trade
Roman roads and aqueducts began to fall apart.
12
What led to the increasing power of the bishop of Rome?
The bishop of Rome also controlled Jerusalem.
The German invaders made the bishop the new emperor
The fall of the Roman emperor increased the power of bishop.
13
Why were serfs an important part of the manor system?
Serfs built cottages for the lords and ladies of the estate
sold food and things they made to the lord of the manor
Serfs protected the manor in times of war.
in order to farm the manor land to produce food.
14
Why was the invasion by William the Conqueror in 1066 important?
It led to the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry.
changed who became the next king of England and language
It changed French laws and customs
It forced the signing of Magna Carta.
15
What was the Code of Chivalry?
the rules that knights used during tournaments
the rules that forced nobles to respect knights
the rules of behavior that knights had to live by
the rules that kept serfs working in the fields
16
What is a Plague?
a relative who lived long ago
a king or queen
a highly contagious disease
relating to the Middle Ages
17
Which action by Charlemagne showed his concern for the Catholic Church?
The army conquered land from Islamic Spain.
He built a beautiful capital city in Germany.
He started a school for the sons of the poor and the nobles.
He sent his army to Rome to protect the pope.
18
Given what we know about Joan of Arc, we can say that she...
gave up easily
had trained for battle from a very young age.
was very impressed with the future king of France.
was a very religious person.
19
What is an Ancestor?
a person of low social rank
a person who is learning a trade from a master craftsman
a relative who lived long ago
a handwoven wall hanging
20
What is Medieval?
a relative who lived long ago
a farmer or unskilled worker
relating to the Middle Ages
a king or queen
21
Most unlikely for a woman in medieval Europe?
leading a convent as an abbess
becoming a nun in a convent
selling food at a market
attending a university as a student
22
What is a Jury?
a group of people who listen to information during a trial
relating to the Middle Ages
a king or queen
a place where a community of monks live
23
The invasion by Germanic people was caused by one main factor. What was it?
no central government after the fall of the Roman Empire
Damaged aqueducts and roads forced people to move.
The merchant could no longer control their trade routes.
people were interested in learning different skills
24
How did the Black Death help improve working conditions for serfs?
monks became the most powerful people
) The manor lords became more religious and kinder
Many lords gave their manors to serfs
serfs could demand better treatment.
25
What was the Domesday Book?
a warning of the end of the world
a list of English property owners and their possessions
instructions on how to build churches
Saint Benedict’s book of rules for the end of the world
26
What is an Apprentice?
a person who takes control of a territory after an invasion
a person who is learning a trade from a master craftsman
a relative who lived long ago
a place where a community of monks live
27
What is a Monarch?
a person who takes control of a territory after an invasion
a relative who lived long ago
relating to the Middle Ages
a king or queen
28
What was the primary purpose of a castle?
farming
religion
trade
defense

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