Unit 10 Bellringer Questions

Why did Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV argue over who had the right to appoint (elect) bishops?

• bishops had land and wealth
• the emperor wanted religious power too
• monks only supported people who appointed bishops
• Henry stated that he had the God-given right to depose (remove) any church official

Which of the following best describes why the Norman Conquest was important to England's history?

• Harold was an unpopular king, so the English were glad to get rid of him
• William gave the land in England to Norman nobles, and it was 300 years before English people would reappear in England's government
• It brought an end to the reign of the Vikings as they were never heard from again
• It resulted in France and England being allies

Identify two important impacts of the Magna Carta.

• Limiting the power of the king
• Establishment of popular sovereignty
• Right to vote for all men and women
• Creation of double jeopardy law
• Right to trial by jury

Answer the question that goes with the passage

• He established political stability in England
• He developed an English banking system
• He ordered the building of new English roads
• He established religious reform in England

How did the Crusades affect medieval Europe? Choose 2

• Trade between Europe and Asia increased
• The Reconquista ended
• The Holy Roman Empire was established by the pope
• Knowledge increased as Christians brought back Muslim texts

Which answer choice best shows the relationship described in the chart below?

• the development of a movement to reform the government
• a struggle between religious and government authorities
• the development of a papal bureaucracy
• an alliance to conquer and convert barbarian tribes

How did the Black Death most affect societies in Asia and Europe?

• significant decline in military conflicts
• expansion of regional trade markets
• advancement in agricultural technology
• significant reduction of the population

How did William the Conqueror come to power in England during the 11th century?

• The Byzantine Empire protected England from foreign invasions
• The Roman Empire collapsed
• He led the Norman forces to victory at the Battle of Hastings
• International trade increased the wealth of English merchants

Read the chart and answer the question

• Monarchs denied popes influence over state issues
• The noble class resisted the authority of the church
• Papal power depended on support from the Byzantine Empire
• The church increased power over political leaders

Read the chart and answer the question

• Beginning of civil war in North Africa
• Creation of the Kingdom of Spain
• Increase in trade on the Silk Road
• Marriage of Henry VIII of England and Catherine of Aragon