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

Who was the great king of the France, united Europe, and was declared emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo III?

• Charlemagne
• William the Conqueror
• King Henry IV
• Pope Gregory VII

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

How did the Bubonic Plague spread?

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

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

• Holy Wars
• Crusades
• Civil War
• Jerusalem

What was the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe?

• Government

• Church

• Military

Feudalism in Western Europe developed after because of....

• Strong democratic government

• Mongol attacks

• Turmoil from repeated invasions

Economic activities during feudalism were based on....

• Agriculture

• Factory jobs

• Business banking

Political system used during Middle Ages where land was exchanged for loyalty and service.

• Fief

• Kingdom

• Feudalism

• Monarch

A land owner in the Middle Ages who is in charge of the people on his land and the lesser lords he gave land to.

• Lord

• Squire

• Page

• Fief