Medieval Europe Quiz

What was one common cause of tensions between the Pope and European monarchs during the Middle Ages?

• disagreements over how to distribute land to serfs

• disagreements over who held power over the other

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    disagreements over the citizenship of peasants

• disagreements over the use of mercantilism

Who led the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

• The Bishops

• The Pope

• The Archbishops

• The Rabbis

Why is the Magna Carta considered an important historical document?

• It was the first document to place limits on the power of a monarch.

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    It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens.

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    It established the practice of mercantilism.

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    It determined the physical boundaries of Europe.

In what way could the Crusades be viewed as a failure?

Responses

• The Holy Land was completely destroyed.

  
  

• New ideas and inventions spread into Europe.

  
  

• Crusaders never gained permanent control of the Holy Land.

  
  

• Trade between Europe and Asia increased.

  
  

Why did European leaders begin the Crusades in the 11^th century?

• to protect European colonies in Africa

  
  

• to spread democracy into Asia

  
  

• to remove Muslim rulers from the Holy Land

  
  

• to reopen the Silk Road

  
  

What was the main goal of the Catholic Church during the Crusades?

• to gain control of the Holy Lands

• to protect European trade routes

• to spread democracy

• to discover new cultures

Which historical figure helped inspire European involvement during the Crusades?

• Charlemagne

• Joan of Arc

• Saladin

• Pope Urban II

Which "Holy City" were the Crusades fought over?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Timbuktu

Why did so many Europeans fight for the Crusades in Europe?

• They were forced to by the government.

  
  

• They wanted to explore the world.

  
  

• They were promised entrance into heaven.

  
  

• They were killed if they did enter the fighting.

  
  

Which event caused the deaths of nearly half the population of Europe?

• Bubonic Plague

  
  

• Counter Reformation

  
  

• Protestant Reformation

  
  

• Reconquista