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WorksheetsCheckpoint 15 Quizizz Study Guide
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 6hrs 0mins
This fictional newspaper story, based on real events, cites experts who say changes will be coming. What were those changes? (Choose 3)
Many castles and churches were built.
The king became the supreme ruler over the land.
English became the language of French rulers.
Castles were converted into monasteries to promote learning.
Norman French became the language of the English ruling class.
Why do many scholars consider the Battle of Hastings to be the biggest event in English history?
It led to the establishment of feudalism in other parts of Europe.
It paved the wave for a spree of castle- and church-building.
It ended the rule of Edward the Confessor and allowed William the Conqueror to become king.
It destroyed the English aristocracy and put the people from Normandy in charge.
Number the events leading to the Battle of Hastings and its aftermath 1-6 in the order they occurred.
Duke William and Harald Hardrada claim the throne; Harold Godwinson is crowned king; Edward the Confessor dies; Duke William becomes William the Conqueror; Battle of Hastings is fought; Godwinson defeats Hardrada's army;
Edward the Confessor dies; Harold Godwinson is crowned king; Duke William and Harald Hardrada claim the throne; Godwinson defeats Hardrada's army; Battle of Hastings is fought; Duke William becomes William the Conqueror;
Edward the Confessor dies; Duke William and Harald Hardrada claim the throne; Harold Godwinson is crowned king; Duke William becomes William the Conqueror; Battle of Hastings is fought; Godwinson defeats Hardrada's army.
Duke William becomes William the Conqueror; Edward the Confessor dies; Harold Godwinson is crowned king; Duke William and Harald Hardrada claim the throne; Godwinson defeats Hardrada's army; Battle of Hastings is fought;
Select the statements that refer to English government before the Battle of Hastings.
The country was unifed.
The king ruled he land directly.
All nobles were not loyal to the king.
There were many feuds and wars between rival nobles.
The king was weak and dependent upon nobles.
Select the statements that refer to English government after the Battle of Hastings.
The country was unifed.
The king ruled he land directly.
All nobles were loyal to the king.
There were many feuds and wars between rival nobles.
The king was weak and dependent upon nobles.
The Magna Carta was drawn up by the (a) .
The Magna Carta was presented to the (a) .
The Magna Carta limited the power of the (a) .
The Magna Carta increased the power of the (a) .
What actions and policies characterized the rule of King John before the Magna Carta? (Choose 3)
He ignored feudal traditions.
He tried to be fair to the nobles.
He lost English territory to France.
He conquered French territory for England.
He demanded more money from the nobles.
Which statement best summarizes this quote from the Magna Carta?
"No scutage or aid may be levied in our kingdom without its general consent..."
-Clause 12 of the Magna Carta
The king should not grow rich from taxes and fees.
No one should serve in the military without their consent.
Taxes and fees were also a form of aid to the king.
No one should have to pay taxes without their consent.
What legal principle is expressed in this quote from the Magna Carta?
"No free man is to be arrested, or imprisoned,... except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land."
-Clause 39 of the Magna Carta
freedom from harsh and unusual punishment
freedom from self-incrimination
the right to legal representation
the right to a jury trial
The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. Determine whether each statement describes the U.S. Constitution, the Magna Carta, or both. Write C for the U.S. Constitution, M for the Magna Carta, or B for both.
Government leaders are elected by voters.
(a)
The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. Determine whether each statement describes the U.S. Constitution, the Magna Carta, or both. Write C for the U.S. Constitution, M for the Magna Carta, or B for both.
"The government cannot tax people without their consent."
(a)
The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. Determine whether each statement describes the U.S. Constitution, the Magna Carta, or both. Write C for the U.S. Constitution, M for the Magna Carta, or B for both.
"People have the right to a trial by jury."
(a)
The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. Determine whether each statement describes the U.S. Constitution, the Magna Carta, or both. Write C for the U.S. Constitution, M for the Magna Carta, or B for both.
"Everyone must obey laws."
(a)
The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. Determine whether each statement describes the U.S. Constitution, the Magna Carta, or both. Write C for the U.S. Constitution, M for the Magna Carta, or B for both.
"The highest office is held by the king."
(a)
The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. Determine whether each statement describes the U.S. Constitution, the Magna Carta, or both. Write C for the U.S. Constitution, M for the Magna Carta, or B for both.
"The highest office is held by the president."
(a)
After the signing of the Magna Carta, war broke out between King John and (a) .
For help, King John turned to the _____, who decided to _____ the Magna Carta.
(Answer format: answer, answer OR answer,answer)
(a)
What was the one main source of conflict between the European monarchs and the pope during the Middle Ages?
The monarchs wanted the power to choose a pope by a secret ballot.
They both wanted the power to appoint bishops who were loyal to them.
They both wanted the power to tax nobles without their consent.
The pope wanted the power to crown an emperor who would support him.
During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church was the largest _____ in Europe.
taxpayer
landowner
merchant
During the Middle Ages, most people in Europe _____.
followed one religion
obeyed one set of laws
spoke one common language
Which events in medieval England are ordered correctly?
The rule of law is introduced to Western Europe; Power is consolidated under the king's rule; The Battle of Hastings occurs; Nobles force the king to sign the Magna Carta; King John's army is weakened from war;
The Battle of Hastings occurs; Power is consolidated under the king's rule; King John's army is weakened from war; Nobles force the king to sign the Magna Carta; The rule of law is introduced to Western Europe;
King John's army is weakened from war; Nobles force the king to sign the Magna Carta; The Battle of Hastings occurs; Power is consolidated under the king's rule; The rule of law is introduced to Western Europe;
The rule of law is introduced to Western Europe; The Battle of Hastings occurs; Power is consolidated under the king's rule; King John's army is weakened from war; Nobles force the king to sign the Magna Carta;
