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Canon Law
Intended to prevent corruption with the church
Primary system of secular law in the Middle Ages
only applied to monks and nuns
based on religious teachings and governed many aspects of medieval l
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In the manor system, the peasants had to
Work to earn their freedom
Use manor's mill
stay on the land for life
sell their produce to their lord
3
How did the economic system of manorialism MOST affect nobles?
They provided protection and gave peasants land to farm
They supported peasant efforts to become self – sufficient
They rewarded peasants with money after good harvests
They let peasants grind grain for a fee of the manor’s mill
4
person responsible for bringing stability after the religious turmoil that resulted in the Anglican Church
Queen Elizabeth
King Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Pope Leo X
5
The new middle class in medieval society included
Merchants
Peasants
Nobles
Vassals
6
Which thinker established the basic principles of physics, including natural laws that govern gravity and motion
Robert Boyle
Rene Descartes
Isaac Newton
Francis Bacon
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Which statement might be an accurate description of a serf’s life?
A serf could move to a different manor if he or she desired
A serf could be bought and sold, much like a slave
A serf was bound to the land upon which he or she worked
A serf who did well might be awarded a manor to rule
8
Who was the noblewoman of the 1300s who promoted women's rights and accomplishments?
Christine de Pisan
Elizabeth the Great
Catherine Medicis
Mary Tudor
9
Under the Benedictine Rule, monks and nuns took vows of
Obedience, poverty, and chastity
Obedience, honesty, and purity
Obedience, chastity, and purity
Obedience, poverty, and honesty
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How did a lord MOST benefit from a granting a fief to his vassal?
He provided protection and money
He received loyalty and military service
He collected fees from tournaments
He encouraged better farming methods
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What was the central problem of the catholic Church?
It had become too strict
It did not have enough money
People did not want to go to Church
It had become corrupt
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A lord's estate was called a
Manor
Town
Country
Fief
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Which is the best example of theocracy?
A government run by religious leaders
A government run by divine monarchs
A government run by elected representatives
A government run by citizens of all religions
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How did the second Great Schism help lead to the end of medieval Europe?
Created fertile ground for the Black Death to spread
Led reformers to leave the Church
provided a reason for the church to translate the bible into many languages
Caused people to question the authority of the church
15
Who were the first types of degrees allowed at early universities?
Artists
Teachers
Pastors
Craftsman
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Which of these remained true following the Great Schism?
E and W Christians accepted the authority of the patriarch of Constanitnopl
Western Christians accepted the authority of the pope in Rome
Western Christians accepted the auth't of the patriarch on Constantinople
Both East and West Christians accepted the authority of the pope in Rome
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Which describes how noblewomen contributed to the economic system of manorialism?
They fostered trade among peasants on their manor
They brought dowry income to their lord’s manor
They left the manor to support their Lord during war.
They managed the daily activities of their manor
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How did the Black Death spread to Europe?
Rats on trade ships from Asia
Traders across the Silk Roads
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Chivalry was a
Political system of the Middle Ages
Contract between knights and their lord
Musical style of the troubadours
Code of conduct for knights
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A vassal owed his first loyalty to his
Liege Lord
Knights
Serfs
King
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What was one of the economic impacts of the Black Death?
Higher number of fields converted to farming
Decreased wages
Increase in prices
Overproduction of good
22
What radical new perspective did Copernicus’ drawing of the universe reveal?
A hypothetical perspective
A heliocentric perspective
A geocentric perspective
A lunar perspective
23
The new middle class in medieval society included
John Wycliffe
Richard the Lion Heart
King John
Louis IX
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In the Mid - 1300s a deadly disease called ____________ reached Europe
Swine Flue
Influenza
Black Death
Ebola
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Which positive effect might the rules of chivalry have had on feudal society?
Softened the daily brutality of a warlike society
Promoted equal treatment of lords and vassals
Established the right of women to fight in wars
Required fair treatment of captured commoners
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How would BEST describe the factors contributing to the development of the political and social system of feudalism
Vandals, Goths, and Saxons arriving Europe caused great economic growth
Vikings,Muslims, & Magyars invaded Europe at a time. of political weakness
The population of cities declined so rapidly rulers couldn't maintain order
The powerful Roman army continued to safeguard citizens of the empire
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Who pledges military service and loyalty to a greater lord?
Women
Kings
Vassals
Peasants
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Which of the choices best describes the freedoms of serfs
Because they were not free, serfs could never leave the manor
Although not bound to the land, serfs could be bought or sold
Because they were free, serfs could not be bought or sold
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System of rule where land is exchanged for military service
Feudalism
Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
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What became a significant threat to Church power as a result of the Great Western Schism?
Political factions backing different popes exerted more influence
The Bible was translated into English
The moral authority of the church weakened
Reformers began to challenge the traditional role of the church
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Feudalism developed as a way for medieval societies to
Feed the population
Increase trade
Protect themselves
Build an empire
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What was a central idea in Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica?
All authority derives from the people
Faith and reason do not contradict each other
Accused persons are entitled to a jury trial
Monarchs are obliged to financially support the Church
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The most far - reaching consequence from the Black Death
people began to see magic and witchcraft as solutions to problems
Slow growth of towns
Change in the basic structure of medieval society
extensive unemployment
34
Justinian had a commission collect and organize the laws of Rome which became known as
Justinian's Code
Justinian's Law
Justinian's Rule
Justinian's Mandate
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What aspect of the political and social system of feudalism had the greatest effect on the availability of soldiers
The Lords right to grand land to farm to the vassal
The lord’s obligation to protect his sworn vassal
The vassal’s payments in products to his sworn lord
The vassal’s promise to provide service to the lord
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What could MOST likely have caused peasants on medieval manors to die so young?
They worked hard and had poor diets, so were vulnerable to disease
They received no or inadequate medical treatment for their illnesses
They could be hurt while away from the manor on the lord’s service
They could be at risk of injury or death during attacks by rival lord
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What even revolutionized the way people accessed and consumed ideas and information during the renaissance?
Erasmus called for the Bible to be printed in the vernacular
Shakespeare popularized literature by re-energizing the theater
Raphael’s engraving technology led to mass produced art
Gutenberg invented a printing press with movable type
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The claim of papal supremacy held that
The pope was the chief authority over the Papal States
The pope had authority over all religions on Earth
The pope was the head of the Western Christian Church
The pope had authority over all kings and emperors
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An order preventing an entire town, region, or kingdom from receiving the sacraments
Sacraments
Interdict
Clerical Removal
Excommunication
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One of Justinian's most important achievements was rebuilding the Church of
Hagia Sophia
The Holy Sepulchre
St. Mark
St. Peter
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What is the best example of the code of chivalry?
A knight rescues a peasant family from a fire
A knight uses a weapon hidden to gain an advantage over his opponent
A peasant steals a chicken from a lord to feed his family
A knight requires a commoner to go with him into battle
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Which Renaissance artistic techniques are featured in this painting by Leonardo da Vinci?
Perspective and realism
Harmony and naturalism
Cubism and expression
Stylized lighting and flat human forms
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Which statement might be an accurate description of a serf's life?
A serf could move to a different manor
A serf who did well might be awarded a manor to rule
A serf could be bought and sold, much like a slave
A serf was bound to the land
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How did the manor system serve the needs of the early middle ages?
It provided safety for peasants and wealth and prestige for Lords
It ensured the humane treatment peasants
It supported the spread of peasant trade and the increased wealth of Lords
It encouraged peasants to become independent
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What characteristics BEST summarizes the life of the knights and nobles?
As lords, they constructed large castles and raised armies
As vassal, they swore loyalty and provided military service
They were mainly involved in manor duties and competing in tournaments
Chivalry served them as a way to attain positions of power.
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A penalty that barred someone from receiving the sacraments
Excommunication
Jail
Death
Interdict
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Which statement best summarizes the cause of the 100-year war?
The need to French Parliament for more revenue
economic rivalry
desire of monarchs for larger armies and better technology
Desire of England to punish Joan of arc
