The 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

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

• Christianity
• Feudalism
• Shinto
• Chivalry

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

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

• Trade declined due to bankrupt businesses

• 30 - 50% of Europe's population died (1/3 to 1/2 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

What was special about the Holy Land?

• it was where Jesus had lived
• it was where the pope's castle was
• it was the location of gold mines
• it was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad

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