Middle Ages 1

1.  “No freeman is to be taken or imprisoned or disseised of his free tenement or of his liberties or free customs, or outlawed or exiled or in any way ruined, nor will we go against such a man or send against him save by lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land. To no-one will we sell or deny of delay right or justice.” - Magna Carta   The Magna Carta established many important rights and limited the king’s power.
What legal concept is being discussed in the passage?

•  Innocent until proven guilty
•  Freedom of religion
•  Trial by jury
•  The right to bear arms

Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?

•    Nobles
•    The king
•  Knights
•  Peasants

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What were the European motives for fighting the crusades?

•    Desire to be released from feudal obligations
•    Defense of the holy land
•  Forgiveness of sins
• All of the above

Which statement best describes the results of the Crusades?

•  Europeans maintained lasting control over much of the Middle East
•    Islamic influence completely dominated Europe
•      Europeans developed tolerance of Non-Christian religious 
•    Trade between Europe and the Middle East increased

Which is a characteristic of feudal society?

•  Rapid social change
•    High literacy rates
•    Factory system and the industrial based economy
•    Rigid social class structure, social hierarchy

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One important effect of the Crusades on Western Europe was that it...

•    Led to a decline in religious tension
•      Furthered cultural diffusion throughout Western Europe
•        Ended the western quest for an overseas empire
•    Introduced the Industrial Revolution to Western Europe

What conclusion about the effects of the plague can be drawn from the list below?
 ●  Europe and China lost about one third of its population
●  Labor shortages brought higher wages for many workers
●  People blamed God for the plague
●  The manor system collapsed as peasants left their manors to work for set wages in urban areas.
●  Feudalism was weakened

•      Major, catastrophic events can trigger huge changes in society
•      People seek comfort in traditions in the wake of tragic events
•    Societies always grow/flourish during types of disasters and epidemics
•      Tragic events always bring people closer to God

“All things were under its domain...its power was such that no one could hope to escape its scrutiny.”  

Which European institution during the Middle Ages in best described by this statement?

•      The guild
•      The knighthood
•      The Church
•  The nation-state

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What is the name for the system of promises between lords and vassals that governed Europe in the Middle Ages?

• Christianity
• Feudalism
• Shinto
• Chivalry

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How did the plague impact Europe? (Choose all that apply)

• Trade declined due to bankrupt businesses

• 30 - 60% of Europe's population died (1/3 to 2/3 of the population)

• It contributed to the decline of feudalism

• More cathedrals were built