Bellringers

​Bellringers

By Kalyn Cormier

A. It ended the Hundred Years’ War.

B. It established that even leaders must follow the law.

C. It made England the richest country in Europe.

D. It gave all people the right to vote immediately.

01/06/2026

What was the most significant long-term effect of the Magna Carta?

"In 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta after a group of nobles rebelled against his rule. The agreement limited the powers of the king and gave certain rights to nobles, such as protection from unlawful imprisonment. Over time, the ideas in the Magna Carta influenced laws and governments around the world."

A. It ended the Hundred Years’ War.

B. It established that even leaders must follow the law.

C. It made England the richest country in Europe.

D. It gave all people the right to vote immediately.

01/07/2026

What was the most significant long-term effect of the Magna Carta?

"In 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta after a group of nobles rebelled against his rule. The agreement limited the powers of the king and gave certain rights to nobles, such as protection from unlawful imprisonment. Over time, the ideas in the Magna Carta influenced laws and governments around the world."

A. It immediately ended the Middle Ages.

B. It caused lasting changes in Europe’s social and economic systems.

C. It brought peace between Christians and Muslims.

D. It led to the invention of the steam engine.

01/08/2026

Which statement best explains the significance of the Black Death in Medieval Europe?

"Between 1347 and 1351, a deadly disease known as the Black Death spread across Europe, killing millions of people. The disease caused severe labor shortages, led to changes in social and economic structures, and weakened the power of feudal lords. Over time, it contributed to the decline of feudalism and changes in how people viewed life and religion."

A. It immediately ended the Middle Ages.

B. It caused lasting changes in Europe’s social and economic systems.

C. It brought peace between Christians and Muslims.

D. It led to the invention of the steam engine.

01/09/2026

Which statement best explains the significance of the Black Death in Medieval Europe?

"Between 1347 and 1351, a deadly disease known as the Black Death spread across Europe, killing millions of people. The disease caused severe labor shortages, led to changes in social and economic structures, and weakened the power of feudal lords. Over time, it contributed to the decline of feudalism and changes in how people viewed life and religion."

A. They permanently stopped all trade with Asia.

B. They led to increased cultural exchange and trade between Europe and Asia.

C. They required all Europeans to move to Jerusalem.

D. They ended the feudal system overnight.

01/12/2026

What was one significant long-term effect of the Crusades?

"From 1096 to 1291, European Christians launched a series of military campaigns called the Crusades. Their goal was to gain control of Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslim rulers. While the Crusades failed to permanently capture Jerusalem, they increased trade between Europe and Asia, exposed Europeans to new ideas and technologies, and led to cultural exchanges that would shape the Renaissance."

A. They permanently stopped all trade with Asia.

B. They led to increased cultural exchange and trade between Europe and Asia.

C. They required all Europeans to move to Jerusalem.

D. They ended the feudal system overnight.

01/13/2026

What was one significant long-term effect of the Crusades?

"From 1096 to 1291, European Christians launched a series of military campaigns called the Crusades. Their goal was to gain control of Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslim rulers. While the Crusades failed to permanently capture Jerusalem, they increased trade between Europe and Asia, exposed Europeans to new ideas and technologies, and led to cultural exchanges that would shape the Renaissance."

A. It allowed only kings to own books.

B. It made information more accessible, helping spread new ideas.

C. It caused the Crusades to begin.

D. It ended the Black Death.

01/14/2026

Why was Gutenberg’s printing press significant for Europe?

"In 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented a printing press that used movable type to quickly produce books. For the first time, books became more affordable and widely available. This made it easier for people to learn, share ideas, and debate new topics. The printing press played a key role in spreading knowledge and sparked changes in religion, science, and politics."

A. It allowed only kings to own books.

B. It made information more accessible, helping spread new ideas.

C. It caused the Crusades to begin.

D. It ended the Black Death.

01/15/2026

Why was Gutenberg’s printing press significant for Europe?

"In 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented a printing press that used movable type to quickly produce books. For the first time, books became more affordable and widely available. This made it easier for people to learn, share ideas, and debate new topics. The printing press played a key role in spreading knowledge and sparked changes in religion, science, and politics."

a) Feudalism

b) Democracy

c) Republican

d) Capitalism

01/16/2026

What is the system shown called?

a) Feudalism

b) Democracy

c) Republican

d) Capitalism

01/20/2026

What is the system shown called?

a) loyalty

b) religion

c) science

d) trade

01/21/2026

What was the system shown in the diagram based on?

a) loyalty

b) religion

c) science

d) trade

01/21/2026

What was the system shown in the diagram based on?

a) They made guidelines for their craft.

b) They collected taxes for the manor.

c) They freed serfs from their lords.

d). They charged fees for fairs.

01/22/2026

What was one job of guilds?

"By the twelfth century CE, many trades had formed Guilds. These guilds developed

rules and guidelines. This ensured

that anyone claiming to be a master

practitioner knew how to perform the

necessary tasks well."

a) They made guidelines for their craft.

b) They collected taxes for the manor.

c) They freed serfs from their lords.

d). They charged fees for fairs.

01/23/2026

What was one job of guilds?

"By the twelfth century CE, many trades had formed Guilds. These guilds developed

rules and guidelines. This ensured

that anyone claiming to be a master

practitioner knew how to perform the

necessary tasks well."

01/26/2026

Which line from the passage supports the conclusion that the English won the battle?

“There fell a great rain and a clipse [lightning] with a terrible thunder, and before the rain there came flying over both battles a great number of crows for fear of the tempest [storm] coming. Then anon [soon] the air began to wax clear, and the sun to shine fair and bright, the which was right in the Frenchmen’s eyes and on the Englishmen’s backs. When the Genoways [Italian crossbowmen working for France] were assembled together and began to approach, they made a great leap and cry to abash [destroy] the Englishmen, but they stood still and stirred not for all that: then the Genoways again the second time made another leap and a fell cry, and stepped forward a little, and the Englishmen removed not one foot: thirdly, again they leapt and cried, and went forth till they came within shot; then they shot fiercely with their cross-bows. Then the English archers stepped forth one pace and let fly their arrows so wholly (together) and so thick, that it seemed snow. When the Genoways felt the arrows . . . , many of them cast down their cross-bows and did cut their strings and returned discomfited [embarrassed].”

a) “There fell a great rain and a clipse [lightning] with a terrible thunder, and before the rain there came

flying over both battles a great number of crows for fear of the tempest [storm] coming.”

c) “When the Genoways felt the arrows . . . , many of them cast down their cross-bows and did cut their

strings and returned discomfited [embarrassed].”

b) “When the Genoways [Italian crossbowmen working for France] were assembled together and began

to approach, they made a great leap and cry to abash [destroy] the Englishmen. . . .”

01/27/2026

Which line from the passage supports the conclusion that the English won the battle?

“There fell a great rain and a clipse [lightning] with a terrible thunder, and before the rain there came flying over both battles a great number of crows for fear of the tempest [storm] coming. Then anon [soon] the air began to wax clear, and the sun to shine fair and bright, the which was right in the Frenchmen’s eyes and on the Englishmen’s backs. When the Genoways [Italian crossbowmen working for France] were assembled together and began to approach, they made a great leap and cry to abash [destroy] the Englishmen, but they stood still and stirred not for all that: then the Genoways again the second time made another leap and a fell cry, and stepped forward a little, and the Englishmen removed not one foot: thirdly, again they leapt and cried, and went forth till they came within shot; then they shot fiercely with their cross-bows. Then the English archers stepped forth one pace and let fly their arrows so wholly (together) and so thick, that it seemed snow. When the Genoways felt the arrows . . . , many of them cast down their cross-bows and did cut their strings and returned discomfited [embarrassed].”

a) “There fell a great rain and a clipse [lightning] with a terrible thunder, and before the rain there came

flying over both battles a great number of crows for fear of the tempest [storm] coming.”

c) “When the Genoways felt the arrows . . . , many of them cast down their cross-bows and did cut their

strings and returned discomfited [embarrassed].”

b) “When the Genoways [Italian crossbowmen working for France] were assembled together and began

to approach, they made a great leap and cry to abash [destroy] the Englishmen. . . .”

01/28/2026

Historians used to refer to the Middle Ages as “the Dark Ages.” Today, some historians suggest that we refer to the Middle Ages as “the Bright Ages” instead.

Create a claim which nickname is more accurate?

• Parts of a claim

  • Decide your opinion or main idea

    • Example: I think the Mississippi River was important because it helped settlers trade goods.

  • Write it as one clear sentence

    • The Mississippi River was important to Louisiana settlers because it made trading and traveling easier.

01/29/2026

Historians used to refer to the Middle Ages as “the Dark Ages.” Today, some historians suggest that we refer to the Middle Ages as “the Bright Ages” instead.

Create a claim which nickname is more accurate?

• Parts of a claim

  • Decide your opinion or main idea

    • Example: I think the Mississippi River was important because it helped settlers trade goods.

  • Write it as one clear sentence

    • The Mississippi River was important to Louisiana settlers because it made trading and traveling easier.

01/30/2026

Historians used to refer to the Middle Ages as “the Dark Ages.” Today, some historians suggest that we refer to the Middle Ages as “the Bright Ages” instead.

Find evidence in your textbook that supports this claim.

The Middle Ages should be known as the Dark Ages because this time period was filled with many tragedies such as The Black Death and The Crussades.

02/02/2026

Historians used to refer to the Middle Ages as “the Dark Ages.” Today, some historians suggest that we refer to the Middle Ages as “the Bright Ages” instead.

Find evidence in your textbook that supports this claim.

The Middle Ages should be known as the Dark Ages because this time period was filled with many tragedies such as The Black Death and The Crussades.