Medieval Europe Challenges and Events

What was a common belief about drinking water in Medieval Europe that was not entirely accurate?

• Water was always safe to drink directly from rivers.

• People exclusively drank beer and ale because water was unsafe.

• Only the wealthy had access to clean drinking water.

• Water was only used for bathing, not for drinking.

Which of the following events was NOT a major challenge faced by Europe during the 14th and 15th centuries?

• The Black Death

• The Western Schism

• The Hundred Years War

• The Industrial Revolution

What was a common symptom experienced by victims of the Bubonic Plague?

• Clear skin and increased energy.

• Swollen lymph nodes and gangrene that turned black.

• Loss of appetite and extreme weight loss.

• Constant sneezing and coughing.

What was the main reason for the conflict between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France during the Hundred Years War?

• Religious differences between the two kingdoms.

• Disputes over trade routes in the Mediterranean.

• Control over large areas of continental Europe.

• A disagreement about the Code of Chivalry.

What was a major cause of the Great Schism in the Catholic Church during the late Middle Ages?

• The election of two popes, one in Rome and one in Avignon.

• Disagreements over the use of Latin in church services.

• The rise of Protestantism in northern Europe.

• A dispute over who should lead the Crusades.

Which event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire in 1453?

• The signing of a peace treaty with the Ottoman Empire.

• The capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks.

• A major earthquake that destroyed the capital city.

• The conversion of the emperor to Islam.

Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the feudal system in Europe?

• An increase in the number of available serfs.

• The widespread adoption of new farming technologies.

• The use of mercenaries and the increased value of peasant labor.

• A decrease in trade and the growth of local economies.

What was a primary demand of the Ciompi rebels in Florence and the peasants in England during their revolts?

• To establish new trade routes to Asia.

• To gain more political power for the nobility.

• To reduce taxes and improve working conditions.

• To restore the authority of the Catholic Church.