The Decline of Feudalism Review Guide

What was the purpose of Magna Carta?

• To establish a new monarchy

• To limit the power of the king and protect barons' rights

• To declare war on neighboring countries

• To create a new religion

In England, the Magna Carta contributed to ideas about what?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Individual Rights and Liberties

The name "Magna Carta" means what?

• Great Charter

• Great Law

• Great Document

• Great Agreement

Political changes in England, the bubonic plague, and the Hundred Years' War

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  strengthened the role of feudal lords in society.

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  made the importance of individuals decline dramatically.

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  contributed to the decline of the feudal system.

• led to rapid increases in the population of Europe.

Which development in the Hundred Years’ War was partly a response to Joan of Arc?

• loss of royal authority

• more powerful weapons

• increase in foot soldiers

• 
  stronger national identity

Which of the following was a reform made by King Henry II of England?

• Establishment of the Church of England

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  Trials were held before a royal judge.

• Signing of the Magna Carta

• Creation of the English Parliament

What action by an English king gave ordinary people a voice in government?

• 
  calling the Model Parliament

• Establishing the Church of England

• Defeating the Spanish Armada

• Building the Tower of London

How did political changes in England weaken feudalism?

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  Nobles lost power to the king or common people.

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  Serfs had to live on the land that they farmed.

• Constant conflict led to a loss of social order.

  
  

• Authority in government was given to the Church.

What did the Model Parliament do?

• It established the principle that the common people should have a voice in government.

• It was the first parliament to include only nobles and clergy.

• It was responsible for drafting the Magna Carta.

• It was a ceremonial gathering with no legislative power.

How did the plague make life harder for Jews in Europe?

• The plague led to increased trade opportunities for Jews.

• Jews were often blamed for the plague, leading to persecution.

• The plague resulted in better living conditions for Jews.

• Jews were unaffected by the plague.