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CKLA Unit 2 Mid Unit Assessment Practice

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who were the Normans?

a)

A group of people from Normandy who invaded England in 1066.

b)

A tribe from Scandinavia known for their seafaring skills.

c)

A royal family that ruled France during the Middle Ages.

d)

A group of merchants who traded with the Byzantine Empire.

2.

What are cathedrals, pilgrimages, and illuminated manuscripts examples of?

a)

The influence and power of the church in the Middle Ages.

b)

The architectural styles of the Renaissance.

c)

The development of secular literature in the Middle Ages.

d)

The rise of scientific thought during the Enlightenment.

3.

Who had more power in the Middle Ages, a serf or a lord?

a)

A serf had more power.

b)

They had equal power.

c)

A lord had more power.

d)

A knight had more power.

4.

What was the role of nobles in the Middle Ages?

a)

Nobles were primarily farmers working the land.

b)

Nobles held land and power, often serving as lords over serfs.

c)

Nobles were merchants who traded goods across Europe.

d)

Nobles were commoners with no significant influence.

5.

Which tribe of barbarians invaded the Roman Empire?

a)

The Visigoths

b)

The Vandals

c)

The Huns

d)

The Franks

6.

What is an illuminated manuscript?

a)

A type of printed book with illustrations.

b)

A handwritten book decorated with gold, silver, and colorful illustrations.

c)

A digital document with animated graphics.

d)

A collection of poems written in calligraphy.

7.

What role did the church play in the Middle Ages?

a)

The church was a place for social gatherings.

b)

The church held significant influence and power over people's lives.

c)

The church focused solely on spiritual matters without any political involvement.

d)

The church was primarily concerned with education and literacy.

8.

Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?

a)

A powerful queen in the Middle Ages, known for her influence and marriage to King Henry II.

b)

A famous artist of the Renaissance period.

c)

A notable explorer during the Age of Discovery.

d)

A prominent philosopher in ancient Greece.

9.

What is the Domesday Book?

a)

A record of the weather patterns in England.

b)

A list of who lived in England and how much they owed in taxes.

c)

A collection of English folklore and legends.

d)

An inventory of all the castles in England.

10.

What was the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry?

a)

It depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England.

b)

It illustrates the life of William the Conqueror.

c)

It serves as a map of medieval Europe.

d)

It is a record of the Viking invasions of England.

11.

What is a pilgrimage?

a)

A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons.

b)

A vacation to a popular tourist destination.

c)

A trip taken for leisure and relaxation.

d)

A journey to explore new cultures.

12.

Who reformed the English legal system?

a)

King Henry II

b)

King John

c)

William the Conqueror

d)

Queen Elizabeth I

13.

What is a serf?

a)

A nobleman who owns land and controls peasants.

b)

A peasant who was bound to the land and under the control of a lord.

c)

A merchant who trades goods in the market.

d)

A soldier who serves in the army of a king.

14.

What is feudalism?

a)

A social system in the Middle Ages where land was owned by lords and worked by serfs.

b)

A form of government where power is held by a single ruler.

c)

A trade system that developed in the Renaissance period.

d)

A religious movement that aimed to reform the Catholic Church.

15.

What does the term 'tithe' refer to?

a)

A payment made to the church, typically one-tenth of a person's income.

b)

A type of tax imposed by the government.

c)

A donation made to charity without any specific purpose.

d)

A fee paid for religious education.