Middle Ages

What was the main function of the Magna Carta?

• free serfs and peasants

• limit the king's power

• limit the pope's power

• provide money to the king

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

In 1215, King John was forced to sign a document. What was the name of the document he had to sign?

• Great Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

Where did the plague start?

• Asia
• Africa
• Europe
• Australia 

How did the Bubonic Plague spread?

• Bad water
• Fleas on rats
• Looking at people
• Alignment of the stars

Which religious group fought against the Christians in the Crusades?

• Hindus
• Buddhists
• Muslims
• Catholics

This city was on a crossroads between Europe and the Middle East.

• Cairo
• Constantinople
• Paris
• Moscow

What were the Crusades fought over?

• excommunication
• to control Europe
• the United States
• the Holy Land

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the name of the series of wars fought between Christians and Muslims?

• Holy Wars
• Crusades
• Civil War
• Jerusalem

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9