History of England and Satire

What does the term "Downtrodden" refer to?

• A person who is wealthy and influential

• A person who is oppressed or treated badly by people in power

• A person who leads a rebellion

• A person who owns land

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes an "Uprising"?

• A peaceful negotiation between two parties

• A sudden, often violent, rebellion against authority

• A formal agreement to end a conflict

• A meeting of nobles to discuss laws

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is a "Baron" in the context of medieval society?

• A peasant who works the land

• A member of the clergy

• A nobleman who holds land granted by the king

• A merchant who trades goods

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which statement best describes the "Feudal System"?

• A system where all land is owned by the king and distributed to barons

• A system where peasants own the land they work on

• A system where trade is the main source of wealth

• A system where the church controls all aspects of life

Who were the "Serfs" in the feudal system?

• Free men who could own land

• Skilled craftsmen who worked in towns

• Agricultural laborers bound to the land and subject to the will of the landowner

• Soldiers who protected the kingdom

What does the term "Imminent" mean?

• Something that is likely to happen at some point in the distant future

• Something that is happening right now

• Something that is about to happen very soon

• Something that has already happened

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a feudal society, who typically had the most power?

• The serfs

• The peasants

• The barons

• The merchants

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "Downtrodden" individual?

• They have significant political influence

• They are often marginalized and lack power

• They are wealthy landowners

• They are leaders of a community

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What typically triggers an "Uprising"?

• A new trade agreement

• A change in weather patterns

• Oppression or unfair treatment by those in power

• A successful harvest season

What was the primary duty of a "Knight" in medieval society?

• To manage the agricultural production of the land

• To provide military service to their lord

• To oversee the construction of castles

• To conduct trade negotiations with other kingdoms