Middle Ages Quiz - Crusades, Magna Carta & Black Death

What were the rights listed in the Magna Carta?

• Gave basic human rights & protections to the everyday citizen

• Established a system of checks and balances

• Guaranteed freedom of speech for all citizens

• Allowed the King to impose taxes without consent

What was an impact of Muslims being in control of Jerusalem?

• Christians are no longer in control of the holy land (Jerusalem)

• Muslims built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem

• Jerusalem became a center for trade and commerce

• The population of Jerusalem increased significantly

What were 3 results of the Black Death?

• Trade increased significantly

• Population loss

• People were angry with the Church (for not saving them)

• Economic stability improved

How did people feel about the church before and after the Black Death?

• Before: people were extremely religious and looked to the church for hope, education, and safety. After: they were angry that the church didn't save them from the plague and started to think more about themselves.

• Before: people were indifferent towards the church, but after the Black Death, they became more religious.

• Before: people were skeptical of the church, and after the Black Death, they completely abandoned it.

• Before: people were focused on personal wealth, and after the Black Death, they turned to the church for guidance.

What was an impact of non-Christian groups being persecuted?

• These groups were mistreated.

• It led to the decline of Christianity.

• It encouraged more people to join non-Christian religions.

• It had no significant impact on society.

What was an impact of Western Europeans gaining new knowledge?

• People were able to make advancements in many areas, including maps, compasses, and better ships.

• People became more isolated from other cultures and knowledge.

• People focused solely on agriculture and farming techniques.

• People abandoned their traditional navigation methods.

What impact did the Magna Carta have on the U.S?

• 1. It was the start of people's human rights being protected.

• 2. U.S used the Magna Carta as a tool when creating the Declaration of Independence.

• 3. It established the first constitution of the United States.

• 4. It was a treaty between the U.S. and Britain.

What was an impact of Feudalism becoming weaker?

• Kings gained more power, but the Nobles lost power.

• Nobles gained more power, but the Kings lost power.

• The economy became more stable and prosperous.

• Peasants were given more rights and freedoms.

What were the limitations listed in the Magna Carta?

• King could take property and belongings from people

• King had to follow the same laws as all other citizens.

• King could impose taxes without consent

• King had absolute power over the church

What were 4 ramifications of the Crusades?

• Feudalism increased

• Western Europeans gained new knowledge

• Non-Christian groups were celebrated

• Muslims lost control of Jerusalem