WorksheetsMiddle Ages 6S
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why did several English barons force King John to sign the Magna Carta?
The barons were worried about John's disregard for the law.
The barons were upset about John’s taxes and wars that ultimately failed to regain lost territory in Normandy.
The barons were concerned for John's lack of respect for the Church.
How did barons use the Magna Carta to weaken the powers of the king of England?
It protected habeas corpus, so monarchs could not imprison barons without a credible reason.
It stated that everyone needed to follow the laws, including the king.
It created a council of barons to guide the king that eventually became Parliament.
It prevented the king from naming judges that might be loyal to him.
Why did Pope Urban II start the Crusades?
To spread christianity throughout the World.
To gain wealth and power.
Pope Ubran ll started the Crusades to access new trade routes
The pope wanted to take control of Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslims already living there.
Why were the Christians able to defeat the Muslims and establish the Crusader States during the First Crusade?
The arrival of knights and professional soldiers caught the Muslims by surprise.
The Christians had superior weaponry during the first Crusade.
In the first Cusade, the Muslims were divided and they lacked unity.
The Christians had divine intervention.
Why did crusaders attack fellow Christians during the Fourth Crusade?
Crusaders needed more money, so they attacked Constantinople and stole their riches, which brought shame to the pope and the Christian Church in Western Europe.
The crusaders attacked the fellow Christians during the forth Crusade because the Crusaders wanted to spread Christianity in the East.
Crusaders were motivated by a desire to reclaim Holy Land.
Crusaders were seeking revenge against the Byzantine Empire.
What were the long-term consequences of the Crusades?
-Many people died in battle, and widespread destruction occurred throughout Europe.
-Trade increased between Europe and Asia after people became aware of new goods and ideas.
-The power of the Byzantine Empire declined in Eastern Europe.
-The failures of the popes led them to become less powerful, while many kings became more powerful.
-Religious tensions increased between Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
-It increased religious intolerance and persecution of non-Christians
Which European region was home to an advanced society developed by Muslim Moors and became the center of conflict during the Reconquista?
Iberian Peninsula
British Isles
Iberian Peninsula
Balkan Peninsula
Scandinavian Peninsula
Why did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella’s creation of the Inquisition lead to religious violence in Spain?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella wanted to spread their political power throughout Spain.
The Inquisition was created to enforce laws that restricted the rights of non-Christians.
The Inquisition was an organization of Christian priests that persecuted, imprisoned, and removed Jews and Muslims from Spain who did not convert to Christianity.
The Inquisition was created to promote religious unity in Spain.
What conflict between England and France started the Hundred Years’ War?
The English king declared war on France in response to a French invasion of England.
The english king and french queen disagreed over the control of the English chanel.
The English king and a French noble claimed the throne in France after the French king died without an heir.
Who was Joan of Arc?
She was a woman who fought in the French army during the Hundred Years’ War and inspired her fellow troops to win several victories before she was captured and killed by the English.
She was a French queen who led a successful revolt against the English.
She was a french revolutionary who faught for the rights of the war.
Joan of Arc was a peasant girl who led a Crusade against an Ottoman Empire.
What were the consequences of the Hundred Years’ War?
-Parliament became more powerful since the English king needed its permission to raise funds for the war.
-There were several rebellions in England to protest the high taxes implemented to pay for the war.
-A high death toll among French nobles led to political instability in France.
-The French king’s power increased as the war led him to become closer to his nobles.
-The English and French militaries developed powerful artillery, such as cannons and guns, that made warfare more deadly and less expensive.
What do historians believe caused the outbreak of the Black Death in Europe?
The black death was caused by a virus spread by birds migrating from Africa
The black death was caused by poisonous, disease carrying rats that came from california and mexico.
The Black Death initially came from traders and Mongol soldiers from Central Asia who traveled from the Black Sea to Sicily. These ships contained rats infected by fleas carrying the disease. The plague traveled through close contact with these infected animals, person-to-person contact, and through the air.
The black death was caused by a mutation of the common cold virus.
What were the consequences of the Black Death on medieval Europe’s economy?
The surviving serfs abandoned their manors and rebelled against their lords for better pay and working conditions.
The population of Europe decreased signifigantly, leading to a shortage of labor.
The Church gained more power and influence over people.
Trade and commerce flourisheddue to increased demance for goods.
Why is William the Conqueror considered an important figure in world history?
He became the first Norman king of England and created a feudal state controlled by Norman barons from France.
He was the first king to introduce a unified system of taxation in England.
He led the norman conquest of England and defeated King Harold in the Battle of Hastings
