Medieval Period Concepts and Beliefs

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Which of the following is a true statement regarding the Medieval Period? In the medieval period kings had enormous power over their lands, In the Medeival period, peasants enjoyed the freedom to choose their own leaders, In the Medieval Period Nobles governed and protected relatively small territories, In the Medieval period significant progress was made in science and technology

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In the Medieval Period Nobles governed and protected relatively small territories

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One of the biggest changes that took place over the course of the late Medieval period was the gradual shift from the dominant ascetic mindset to a more ______________ one.

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Secular

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the ascetic mindset of the medieval period? Medieval Europeans were very concerned about advancing science and education, Medieval Europeans were deeply concerned about their salvation, Due to asceticism the Medieval church had enormous influence and power, Due to asceticism, Medieval Europeans turned to God for answers to everyday issues

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Medieval Europeans were very concerned about advancing science and education

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Which city were Medieval Christians attempting to liberate from Muslim control during the Crusades?

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Jerusalem

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Which of the following was NOT true regarding the Plague and its effects on Medieval Europe?
The Plague allowed for much greater social mobility due to more jobs being available,
The Plague accelerated the shift to a more secular mindset,
The Plague significantly increased the power of the Medieval Church,
The Plague spread rapidly due to poor sanitary conditions and very little understanding of science

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The Plague significantly increased the power of the Medieval Church

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Which of the following individuals would Baldasare Castiglione argue embodies the ideals of the Renaissance? Michaelangelo for his mastery in sculpting, Leonardo da Vinci due to his interest and expertise in a wide variety of subjects, Henry VIII for having multiple wives, Taylor Swift for being a marginally talented singer

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Leonardo da Vinci due to his interest and expertise in a wide variety of subjects

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Which of the following was NOT a criticism that Martin Luther had of the sale of indulgences? The Pope had no special powers to determine your salvation, The Pope was rich and should pay for the contruction of St. Peter's Basilica himself, Since the Pope had the ability to send people to heaven he should do it for free, The sale of indulgences violated all of the Church's previous teachings

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Since the Pope had the ability to send people to heaven he should do it for free

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Which of the following best describes the Church's response to the publication of Luther's 95 Thesis? Options: The Church demanded that he recant his writings, The Church immediately had Luther arrested and burned at the stake for heresy, The Church ignored Luther's 95 thesis, The Church immediately admitted wrongdoing and reformed its behavior

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The Church demanded that he recant his writings

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Queen ______________ made significant reforms to the Anglican Church in order to make it acceptable to both Catholics and Protestants.

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Elizabeth

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Which of the following is NOT related to the founding of the Anglican Church?
Henry VIII wanted to annul his marriage to his first wife
Henry VIII was desperate for a son to pass his kingdom on to
After the Pope refused to grant Henry an annulment, Henry established his own church
Henry VIII was disgusted with the Church's sale of indulgences and created his own church

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Henry VIII was disgusted with the Church's sale of indulgences and created his own church