Middle Ages Review Quizs

What did guilds set?

• Public buildings and infrastructure
• Religious practices and beliefs
• Social events and festivals
• Prices

What was the impact of the English Longbow?

• The English Longbow was primarily used for naval battles.

• The English Longbow had no significant impact on warfare.

• The English Longbow replaced the use of swords in close combat.

• The English Longbow increased the effectiveness of infantry, reduced the dominance of cavalry, and transformed military strategies.

Answer explanation

The English Longbow significantly enhanced infantry effectiveness, allowing them to engage enemies from a distance. This reduced the reliance on cavalry and led to new military strategies, particularly evident in battles like Agincourt.

Historians believe that the bubonic plague originated in

• north Africa.

• central Asia.

• western Europe.

• the Arabian Peninsula.

Answer explanation

Historians trace the origins of the bubonic plague to central Asia, where it is believed to have first emerged before spreading to other regions, including Europe and North Africa.

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

• strengthened the role of feudal lords in society.

• made the importance of individuals decline dramatically.

• contributed to the decline of the feudal system.

• led to rapid increases in the population of Europe.

Answer explanation

Political changes, the bubonic plague, and the Hundred Years' War weakened the feudal system by reducing the power of lords and increasing the importance of individual rights and opportunities, thus contributing to its decline.

What is one reason the English were victorious in many of the early battles of the Hundred Years' War?

• Their knights wore heavier armor.

• Their foot soldiers uses crossbows.

• They had horse-mounted knights.

• They had archers armed with longbows.

Answer explanation

The English were victorious in many early battles due to their archers armed with longbows, which had a longer range and greater rate of fire than other weapons, allowing them to effectively target enemy forces from a distance.

What impact did the bubonic plague have on the population of Europe?

• Nearly one quarter of the population died.

• About a third of the population died, 30% - 60 %

• More than half of the population died. 50%

• Some ninety percent of the population died.

Answer explanation

The bubonic plague led to a significant decline in Europe's population, with estimates suggesting that about a third, or 30% to 60%, of the population perished due to the pandemic, making this the correct choice.

How did political changes in England weaken feudalism?

• Serfs had to live on the land that they farmed.

• The Church & the Nobles lost power. The King's authority increased.

• Constant conflict led to a loss of social order.

• Authority in government was given to the Church.

Answer explanation

Political changes in England, such as the decline of the Church and Nobles' power, strengthened the King's authority, which undermined feudalism by centralizing power and reducing the influence of local lords.

During the 100 years war, monarchs raised taxes to hire large armies. This means they no longer had to rely on their nobles to supply knights, leading to a(n) _________ of feudalism.

• expansion

• increase

• decline

• sudden end

Answer explanation

The 100 Years' War led monarchs to raise taxes for large armies, reducing reliance on nobles for knights. This shift contributed to the decline of feudalism, as centralized power grew and the traditional feudal system weakened.

Why had castles become less useful by the end of the Middle Ages?

• Castles now offered little protection, because of the invention of cannons.

• People no longer wished to live in tight-knit communities with the castle at its center.

• Commoners generally preferred to live in smaller homes that were easier to heat in winter.

• Most castles stood empty because so many people had died in the plague and the war.

Answer explanation

Castles became less useful by the end of the Middle Ages primarily due to the invention of cannons, which rendered their walls less effective for protection against attacks.

The ______ that caused The Black Death was spread by fleas.

• disease

• symptoms

• virus

• bacteria

Answer explanation

The bacteria responsible for The Black Death, specifically Yersinia pestis, were transmitted by fleas that infested rats. This makes 'bacteria' the correct choice, as it directly refers to the pathogen causing the disease.