Why did people begin to move back into towns by the end of the Middle Ages?

Fewer people were needed on farms because of new technology.

How did the people of Western Europe gain stability after the fall of Rome?

By establishing and implementing feudalism

Why were the medieval times also known as the "Middle Ages"?

It came after the Roman Empire and before the modern era.

How are modern day labor unions similar to the guilds of the Middle Ages?

Both seek better working conditions and wages for workers.

Why did the church join forces with Charlemagne and how did this combination impact society?

Bring power to the Church/some educational improvements

How did the fall of Rome impact life in Western Europe?

There were economic, social and political problems.

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1
Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Magna Carta?
Unsuccessful wars
Too much taxation
King John not getting along with the Pope
The King had limited power
2
Why did people begin to move back into towns by the end of the Middle Ages?
Fewer people were needed on farms because of new technology.
Farms were abandoned entirely and all food items imported.
More people were needed on farms to plant the crops by hand.
Towns grew as people tried to escape from Germanic invaders.
3
Which of the following is NOT a way in which the Magna Carta influenced the U.S. Constitution?
Trial by jury
Separation of church and state
Taxation with representation
Limit the power of the King.
4
How did the people of Western Europe gain stability after the fall of Rome?
By establishing and implementing feudalism
By spreading Christianity and expanding trade.
By restoring Julius Caesar to the throne.
By rebuilding the cities and networks of roads.
5
When a nobleman pledges himself to be a vassal for the King, he promises to...
Give his land over to the king
Pay the king money
Supply the king with soldiers
Provide the king with food
6
What role did peasants have in medieval society?
They served as soldiers.
They protected their vassals.
They farmed the land.
They granted fiefs.
7
Why were the medieval times also known as the "Middle Ages"?
Society changed to include a "middle class" in politics.
"Middle" is Latin for New Beginnings in Europe.
It came after the Roman Empire and before the modern era.
Important events happened in the middle of Europe.
8
How are modern day labor unions similar to the guilds of the Middle Ages?
Both seek better working conditions and wages for workers.
Both were created to allow for more women in the workplace.
Both restrict the rights of workers and individuality.
Both were created to train workers to be more productive.
9
Why did the church join forces with Charlemagne and how did this combination impact society?
Prevent future invasion/people freed from barbarians
Bring power to the Church/some educational improvements
Protect Roman Emperor/people lost all rights/citizenship
Restore past religion/people were polytheistic.
10
How did the fall of Rome impact life in Western Europe?
The society became more secular and much richer.
There were economic, social and political problems.
Trade increased greatly between the two empires.
The people prospered from new technology.
11
A baron would be a vassal to whom?
A knight
The King
A bishop
A Peasant
12
Which of the following is NOT a social impact of feudalism on Western Europe?
Middle Class
Social Structure
New religions
Trade

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