Test Review

This fictional newspaper story, based on real events, cites experts who say changes will be coming after William took over. What were those changes? (Choose 3)

• The king became the supreme ruler over the land.

• English became the language of French rulers.

• Castles were converted into monasteries to promote learning.

• Many castles and churches were built.

• Norman French became the language of the English ruling class.

Why do many scholars consider the Battle of Hastings to be the biggest event in English history?

• It ended the rule of Edward the Confessor and allowed William the Conqueror to become king.

• It led to the establishment of feudalism in England that was like feudalism in other parts of Europe.

• It paved the wave for a spree of castle- and church-building.

• It destroyed the English aristocracy (nobles) and put the people from Normandy in charge.

What actions and policies characterized the rule of King John before the Magna Carta that angered the nobles? Choose 3.

• He tried to be fair to the nobles.

• He conquered French territory for England.

• He lost English territory to France.

• He demanded more money from the nobles.

• He ignored feudal traditions.

Which was NOT a right or law granted by the Magna Carta?

• Right to trial by jury

• The government can't tax the people without their consent (permission)

• Even the king has to follow the rules

• A monthly allowance from the government

The Magna Carta later influenced which government's constitution?

• Italy

• England

• United States

• Australia

The Magna Carta limited the power of whom?

• the people

• the pope

• the monarch

• priests

What was one main source of conflict between European monarchs and the pope during the Middle Ages?

• They both wanted the power to tax nobles without their consent.

• The monarchs wanted the power to choose a pope by a secret ballot.

• They both wanted the power to appoint bishops who were loyal to them.

• The pope wanted the power to crown an emperor who would support him.

What is one example of cooperation between a European monarch and the pope during the Middle Ages?

• The pope asked the king to attack the Byzantine Emperor

• King John asked the pope to declare the Magna Carta illegal

• The pope worked with English barons to convince King John to sign the Magna Carta

• The king helped choose the next pope after the death of Pope Urban II

Why was the Catholic Church powerful enough to choose kings and cancel important documents like the Magna Carta? Choose all that apply. (choose 2)

• They had a large army.

• They owned most of the land including what the king lived on.

• They were extremely wealthy.

• They were the real rulers in Europe.

What was the goal of the Crusades?

• Capture the Arabian Peninsula and institute Christianity

• Recapture Jerusalem and Palestine (Holy Land) from Muslim control

• Gain new territory for the king

• Spread Christianity to all parts of the world