WorksheetsLater Middle Ages Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why did William the Conqueror invade England?
He argued that he was the rightful heir to the throne, since he was Edward's cousin.
He didn't want the Muslims to take it over.
He didn't like England because they were Catholics.
He didn't want England to be ruled by Vikings.
What was the Domesday book?
a book about the end of the world commissioned by William the Conqueror
A record of all the property and holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror so he could determine the extent of his lands and wealth
a recipe book with all of the latest French cuisine commissioned by William the Conqueror
a book tracing the family lineage of the English Throne commissioned by William the Conqueror
Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine's first husband?
Henry
Louis VII
Richard
Duke of Aquitaine
What was Eleanor put on house arrest for?
Plotting against her son
Plotting against the king
Plotting against her daughter
Plotting against the pope
Who was Eleanor's second husband?
Henry II (King of England and Duke of Normandy)
Henry I
Louis VII
Harry
Which son issued the order to free Eleanor from prison?
Richard
Henry
John
Wiliam
Who did King John inherit the throne from?
King Henry I
King William II
King Richard I
King Henry II
What is the Magna Carta?
A document that forced the king to leave the throne
A document that placed a limit on the king’s power
A document that gave the king more power
A document that gave the Queen more power
What idea did the Magna Carta help strengthen?
All people have rights, and the government's power should be limited
The king has more power than the barons
The barons have more power than the king
Kings are in full control or taxes
The Magna Carta was also known as...
The Nobles Charter
The Great Document
The Great Charter
The King's Script
Thomas Becket and Henry II became best friends.
Why did Henry get a shock after Thomas became Archbishop?
Because Becket became more loyal to God and the Church.
Because Becket ran away to Ireland
Because Becket tried to take his crown.
Because Becket proved to be poor at his job.
How many knights attacked Becket?
2
3
4
unknown
Thomas was killed at _______________________________.
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
Canterbury Cathedral
Becket made the situation much worse, soon after, because he...
attempted to seize Henry's throne while he was in France
started spending Henry's money recklessly
started excommiunicating all of Henry's supporters
excommunicated Henry himself
Who did King John have to consult before he made decisions?
Peasants and the nobles
Vassals and the peasants
Church leaders and nobles
The Magna Carta influenced our nation's
Mustang cars
people
Declaration of Independence
Boston, MA
Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta?
King John
King James
King Louis
King Henry
The Magna Carta accomplished which of the following?
Limited powers of the king, allowed for trial by jury
No false imprisonment (can't be arrested/jailed for no reason) and a right to a trial by jury
Taxes can't be raised without approval of nobles, all free men protected equally by law
All of these are true
Which idea describes the Magna Carta of 1215?
a church document explaining English society
a list of all the names of the nobles in England
a list of grievances and demands made by nobles to the king
a document written by the king for the nobles
How did the Black Death affect feudalism in Europe?
Feudalism was strengthened as more people relied on lords for medical care.
Feudalism weakened due to the death of so many workers.
Feudalism was strengthened as the middle class increased in power and money.
Feudalism weakened as lords hired workers from overseas.
What was the primary purpose of the Domesday Book?
To list the names of all the nobles
To record the history of the English monarchy
To serve as a census of England's population and resources
To document the laws of the land
What was the relationship between Thomas Becket and King Henry II before the conflict?
They were distant relatives
They were enemies from the start
They were close friends and allies
They were political rivals
Serfs had to do what to stay on manor and receive protection from the lord?
give a portion of their crops
create military alliances with the kings
perfom as entertainers
sell tamales
In manorialism, the estate was own by?
Gangs/vandals
Friars/priest
Noble/Lord
Serfs/pesans
What were guilds in the Middle Ages?
agricultural workers bound to the land.
Military service and pledged of loyalty to a lord.
an association of artisan or merchants formed to set quality standards.
economic, social, and political system.
What were guilds in the Middle Ages?
a. A type of coin
b. Places where men studied religion
c. Groups of craftsmen
d. Large buildings built for protection
e. A type of food made from the potato
What advantages did a member get from being in a guild?
a. Training in a craft and help when sick
b. Automatic position as master
c. Protection from raiders like the Vikings
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
When learning a craft, a young boy would work for a master in what position for seven years?
a. Junior master
b. Journeyman
c. Assistant
d. Apprentice
e. Slave
What position did a craftsman hold between apprentice and master?
a. Senior apprentice
b. Junior master
c. Assistant
d. Workman
e. Journeyman
What was the highest position that a craftsman could attain?
a. Apprentice
b. Journeyman
c. Ubercrafter
d. Master
e. Captain
What war was raging during Joan's childhood?
Hundred Years' War
World War I
American Civil War
Vietnam War
What did Joan believe the voices were telling her to do?
Become a nun
Lead the French army
Marry a prince
Become a scholar
What did Joan convince the dauphin to give her?
A crown
A sword, a horse, and some soldiers
A castle
A ship
What was Joan's punishment?
Exile
Imprisonment
Fines
Death
