Crusades, Magna Carat, Bubonic Plague

What was the primary goal of the Reconquista?

• to select a new Pope

• to sign the Magna Carta

• to retake Spain from the Muslims

• to revolt against the rich landowners

What was the long-term effect of the Crusades in Europe?

• the strengthening of the feudal system

• the adoption of Islamic religious practices

• an increased trade and the demand for goods from the East

• an increase in European isolation

What was a result of Europeans participating in the Crusades?

• They encountered many different cultures.

• They converted to Islam and Judaism

• They began to ignore the Pope's authority.

• They became more isolated and stopped traveling.

Which of the following were reasons used for Christians to start the Crusades?

• To recapture Palestine from the Turks

• To free the Holy Land from Muslim rule

• To prevent the Turks from attacking the Byzantine Empire

• To take control of the Silk Road trade route.

Why did nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta?

• They wanted to give the king unlimited power.

• They wanted to separate the church and state.

• They wanted to replace him with a different ruler.

• They wanted to limit the king's power.

What style of government existed in England prior to the Magna Carta?

• direct democracy

• theocracy

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

Initially, who was given rights by the signing of the Magna Carta?

• lords and clergy (church officials)

• King of England

• all people in England

• peasants/serfs

The Magna Carta evolved over hundreds of years and eventually gave rights to whom?

• King of England

• lords and clergy

• peasants/serfs

• All English people

Who introduced (used) feudalism and became known as the first true king of England?

• William the Conqueror

• King John

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwinson

By weakening the power of the king, the Magna Carta led to the end of which of the following?

• feudalism

• parliament

• religious orders

• Hundred Years War