When were the Middle Ages?

between ancient and modern times

Why did medieval kings become more powerful during the 1200s?

Nobles lost money, land, and power during the Crusades.

land given in exchange for loyalty

One reason crusaders fought was to

reopen the Holy Land to Christian pilgrims.

Christians and Muslims wanted to control Palestine because

they believed it was a sacred place.

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Europe in the Middle Ages

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1
Which of the following was a duty of the Church?
collecting taxes
setting quality standards
training new workers
evaluating journeymen
2
When were the Middle Ages?
between ancient and modern times
after modern times
before medieval times
between medieval and ancient times
3
A nation is a community that shares a
religion.
home.
continent.
government.
4
About how long did the Crusades last?
200 years
20 years
100 years
1,000 years
5
Why did medieval kings become more powerful during the 1200s?
The Church left England.
Peasants rebelled against nobles.
They sent people from towns back to feudal estates.
Nobles lost money, land, and power during the Crusades.
6
As a result of the Crusades, the use of money
increased
was outlawed.
decreased.
became unnecessary.
7
Under feudalism, most peasants were
squires.
knights.
farmers
slaves.
8
What is a fief?
land given in exchange for loyalty
a Viking warrior
a ruler in Charlemagne's empire
a ruler of the Franks
9
Which group was especially interested in winning the Crusades?
farmers
teachers
merchants
artists
10
One reason crusaders fought was to
spread Islam.
protect their homes.
reopen the Holy Land to Christian pilgrims.
bring down Christianity.
11
Who organized trade in medieval cities and towns?
journeymen
guilds
knights
clergy
12
Where did the French defeat the English during the Hundred Year's War?
Germany
Runnymede
Moscow
Orléans
13
Christians and Muslims wanted to control Palestine because
of the region's gold mines.
they believed it was a sacred place.
it had valuable water resources.
they needed supplies for their armies.
14
Who was Charlemagne?
king of the Vikings
a French serf
king of the Franks
a Roman emperor
15
What is one subject that kings and popes often argued about?
who should be made bishop
who would win the Hundred Years' War
whether feudalism was a fair system
which nobles should be jailed
16
As trade grew, medieval cities became
cleaner.
self-sufficient.
unhealthy.
less crowded.
17
In 1215, English nobles gained the right to
tax the king.
vote on their own taxes.
include the kin in Parliament.
jail each other without just cause.
18
Which of these was the grandest building in a medieval city?
the lord's house
the school
the market
the cathedral
19
What did noblewomen do in feudal society?
train as knights
work in the fields
help peasants escape
manage the household
20
By living good lives, Roman Catholics hoped to
avoid the Black Death.
become guild masters.
gain freedom from their lords.
enjoy the rewards of heaven.

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