CKLA Unit 2 Mid Unit Assessment Practice

Who were the Normans?

• A group of people from Normandy who invaded England in 1066.

• A tribe from Scandinavia known for their seafaring skills.

• A royal family that ruled France during the Middle Ages.

• A group of merchants who traded with the Byzantine Empire.

What are cathedrals, pilgrimages, and illuminated manuscripts examples of?

• The influence and power of the church in the Middle Ages.

• The architectural styles of the Renaissance.

• The development of secular literature in the Middle Ages.

• The rise of scientific thought during the Enlightenment.

Who had more power in the Middle Ages, a serf or a lord?

• A serf had more power.

• They had equal power.

• A lord had more power.

• A knight had more power.

What was the role of nobles in the Middle Ages?

• Nobles were primarily farmers working the land.

• Nobles held land and power, often serving as lords over serfs.

• Nobles were merchants who traded goods across Europe.

• Nobles were commoners with no significant influence.

Which tribe of barbarians invaded the Roman Empire?

• The Visigoths

• The Vandals

• The Huns

• The Franks

What is an illuminated manuscript?

• A type of printed book with illustrations.

• A handwritten book decorated with gold, silver, and colorful illustrations.

• A digital document with animated graphics.

• A collection of poems written in calligraphy.

What role did the church play in the Middle Ages?

• The church was a place for social gatherings.

• The church held significant influence and power over people's lives.

• The church focused solely on spiritual matters without any political involvement.

• The church was primarily concerned with education and literacy.

Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?

• A powerful queen in the Middle Ages, known for her influence and marriage to King Henry II.

• A famous artist of the Renaissance period.

• A notable explorer during the Age of Discovery.

• A prominent philosopher in ancient Greece.

What is the Domesday Book?

• A record of the weather patterns in England.

• A list of who lived in England and how much they owed in taxes.

• A collection of English folklore and legends.

• An inventory of all the castles in England.

What was the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry?

• It depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England.

• It illustrates the life of William the Conqueror.

• It serves as a map of medieval Europe.

• It is a record of the Viking invasions of England.