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1
Spain became the most powerful nation in Europe under King Phillip II as a resut of what event?
Its many wars with France and England
Its large empire in the Americas
The conquests in the final Crusade
Its new position as defender of the Catholic Church
2
Who united Muslims during the 3rd Crusade and retook Jerusalem in 1187?
General Zangi
Alexios Angelos
King Richard
Saladin
3
The creation of the Magna Carta in England was prompted by what event?
A crisis in Papal succession
Peasants revolt following a famine
Abuses of power by King John
The death of King Richard in the Crusades
4
The Manor system during the Middle Ages consisted of, choose all that apply.
Castle
Farms
Thatch huts
Church
5
What was the Black Death of the 14th century?
A nighttime massacre of Catholics
A disease that decimated the European population
A disease amongst Africans
A disease that horribly disfigured then killed Pope Pius IV
6
The monarchy that came to rule France was founded by who?
Hugh Capet
Charlemagne
Innocent the III
Henry Plantagenet
7
What was the result of all the different invasions from foreign groups into Europe?
The Feudal system
Rise of dictatorships
People fled to America
People wanted a new king
8
Ferdinand and Isabella united Spain by defeating who?
French
English
Muslims
Romans
9
What did NOT result from conditions after the Black Death?
The growth of towns and cities
the beginning of capitalism
A strengthening of Church authority
The gradual elimination of serfdom
10
The works of Medieval scholars led to the rise of what organizations?
Armies
New churches
Trade Schools
Universities
11
Where was scholarly learning concentrated in Medieval Europe?
With Muslim schools established to educate the nobility
In old Roman towns that were not attacked by barbarians
With Church scholars in monasteries
In war colleges held during the Crusades
12
What was the overall effect of the EARLY Crusades?
The Byzantine Empire strengthens
Kings gain power over Nobles and the Pope
Jews, Muslims and Christians reunite in harmony
Trade increase due to Crusaders bringing back goods and new knowledge
13
Which famous French hero helped instill French nationalism during the 100 years war?
Lafayette
King Louis III
Napoleon
Joan of Arc
14
What is another name for the Medieval Times?
Golden Ages
Dark Ages
Bronze Age
Age of rebirth
15
Why was Charlemagne titled the "Holy Roman Emperor"?
People believed he was sent by God
He was the most powerful ruler of all time
He was of Roman descent
With help from the Pope, he created a powerful Christian empire
16
William the Conqueror secured his rule over England after what event?
The second Irish revolt
King Harold named William his successor
The Pope crowned him King of England
The battle of Hastings
17
Where did the Bubonic Plague first REVEAL itself?
Ireland
Russia
China
India
18
Ancient learning was reinterpreted by Medieval scholars. Into what language were these works translated?
Greek
English
Latin
Arabic
19
Which of these did NOT happen during the Crusades?
Jerusalem was retaken by Muslims and the Crusaders were defeated
Crusaders sacked Constantinople and weakened the Byzantine Empire
Crusaders seized Mecca and held it for two years
Crusaders captured Jerusalem and set up Crusader states
20
The image below depicts?
A traditional Chinese dragon float
King Leo's personal ship
A Viking ship
A Mongolian fishing boat
21
What Pope gave a speech encouraging the first Crusade?
Pope Leo
Pope John Paul
Pope Urban II
Pope John
22
Labor shortages due to the Plague's death toll eventually led to what?
Industries shutting down
A decline in technological advancement
Increase in taxes
Increased wages for peasants/serfs
23
Medieval is a word that means what in Latin?
Prosperity
Money
Rebirth
Middle
24
Which was a result of the Crusades
Strengthened the Pope
Weakened European monarchs
Increased desire for Eastern goods
Increased cooperation between Muslims and Christians
25
What was NOT an effect of the Crusades?
A weakening of Papal authority over monarchs
The end of Mongol rule in Eastern Europe
An increase in Mediterranean trade
Feelings of bitterness between Christians and Muslims
26
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
Start a new religion
Build on the Muslim empire
Take back Holy Land from Muslim control
Create an expanded Christian empire
27
Who was on the bottom of the European Feudal System?
Untouchables
Knights
Kings
Serfs
28
Why did England and France fight in the 100 years war?
It took 100 years to reclaim the Holy Land
The Pope refused to settle the dispute
English kings wanted their claims on the French land they inherited
English Kings refused to enforce Catholicism in their French lands
29
What was a result of the Black Death of the 14th century?
War in western Europe
African population destroyed from disease
Dramatic shortages of laborers and people throughout Europe
African culture destroed from forced slave captures
30
Which of the following is NOT one of Emperor Charlemagne’s accomplishments?
Expanded the Frankish empire
Spread Christianity
Provided women with increased rights
Encouraged learning
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The Magna Carta accomplished what in England?
Power ws given to peasants
It established the principle that no one was above the law
Nothing really changed
Kings could do whatever they wanted at all times
