Ch. 10.3 & 10.4(a) - Christianity, Society, and Politics

What does the right of habeas corpus mean?

• Kings cannot declare war without the support of Parliament.

• One cannot be questioned without a lawyer.

• Nobles cannot have their property taken without payment.

• One cannot be jailed without reason.

What two houses make up the law-making body of English government known as Parliament?

• House of Representatives and the Senate

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• Congress and the Supreme Court

• Legislative House and Judicial House

According to the Magna Carta, who was required to obey the law?

• common people only

• members of Parliament only

• everyone, even the king

• all people except the monarch

Which of the following are ways that the Magna Carta inspired the people of England to limit the king's power? (select all that apply - there are two)

• The common people were allowed to vote on the king's rules.

• Judges were freed from the king's control.

• A council of nobles was created to advise the king.

• The king could no longer make decisions that affected the entire country.

In what ways were some members of the clergy important political figures?

• They owned large tracts of land and advised local rulers.

• Being closer to God, they were more likely to win elections.

• A person had to be a king in order to be a bishop.

• The Pope was in charge of all of Europe and north Africa.

Which of the following explain why Gothic cathedrals were symbols of Christian faith? (select all that apply - there are three)

• They had huge stained glass windows.

• They were towering works of majesty and glory.

• They were smaller than other churches.

• They were decorated with beautiful paintings and tapestries.

While many subjects were taught at the universities, what was the Church’s main goal for building them?

• to train new political leaders

• to justify taking people’s land during the Crusades

• to save ancient Greek and Roman texts

• to teach people about religion

In medieval society, where did markets, festivals, and religious ceremonies take place?

• manor house

• bazaar

• local church

• university