The Middle Ages Review

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Which of the following was NOT one of the events in Europe leading up to the Middle Ages?
The Roman Empire became too big to be ruled by a single emperor, so it broke into two.
Charlemagne became a great leader and made many changes, including using land as payment to workers instead of money.
Germanic tribes invaded lands that had once been part of the Roman Empire.

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Serfs took control of most of the land and gained great power and wealth.

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In the following passage, which member of medieval society is being described: Your many duties include helping to dress your mistress, brushing her hair, and helping her bathe. You also tend to her clothes, repairing them and cleaning them.

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A Lady–in–Waiting

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In the following passage, which member of medieval society is being described: From an early age, you work a full day. In springtime, you are busy plowing and planting seeds. You assist in the delivery of baby lambs and calves. At midday, you walk home for a simple meal of rye bread and maybe a small piece of cheese. After lunch, you return to work, cutting logs for the lord’s fire.

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A serf boy

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In the following passage, which member of medieval society is being described: Your training will take many years to complete. You will not receive payment for any of the work you do. During this time, you are part of your master’s household.

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An apprentice craftsman

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A medieval town was incredibly clean and spacious with plenty of land to farm. True or False?

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False

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The Battle of _________ occurred in 1066 CE between King Harold of England and the Duke of Normandy.

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Hastings

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The Magna Carta limited the King John's power, is considered one of the most important documents in English history, and includes ideas that appear in the constitutions of modern democracies.

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True

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This code that described how knights should behave was called...

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chivalry

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Many of the books produced by monks and nuns contained exquisite art and design features. These were called...

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illuminated manuscripts

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In the following passage, which member of medieval society is being described: Life within a monastery certainly is hard. However, you are assured of a place to sleep, clothing, food, medical care, and an education. Your training will take many years. When you start your training, you are called a novice, another word for beginner.

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A monk