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Accelerated Exchange: Early Middle Ages Europe — Test Answers

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What does the graph indicate about the change in urban populations during this time?

A
Populations remained fairly stable.
B
Populations rose in urban areas.
C
Populations declined in some urban areas and rose in others.
D
Populations declined in urban areas.
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The largest price difference between the two lunches is found in the

A
main course.
B
side dish.
C
dessert.
D
beverage.
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What is the most likely explanation for why the healthier lunch costs more?

A
The healthier lunch is more expensive because it helps to reduce childhood obesity.
B
The healthier lunch is more expensive because its beverage costs more.
C
The healthier lunch is more expensive because it uses better-quality ingredients.
D
The healthier lunch is more expensive because its dessert costs more.
4

If a group of people pillaged a town, what did they do to the town?

A
They destroyed the town by setting fires.
B
They took valuable items from the town.
C
They decided to settle in the town.
D
They took over leadership of the town.
5

How did religion unify medieval society?

A
by including all social classes in the religious community
B
by claiming only the Church had ultimate religious authority
C
by establishing authority over kings and nobles
D
by creating laws similar to government laws
6

Which of these was William the Conqueror’s land of origin?

A
Ireland
B
Normandy
C
Denmark
D
Scotland
7

Which of these people was a member of the clergy in medieval times?

A
a bishop
B
a peasant
C
a knight
D
a serf
8

Which best describes why a manor in the early Middle Ages was self-sufficient?

A
Housing was plentiful for all classes of people.
B
A variety of crops provided the necessary food.
C
Baking and maintenance work were done on the premises.
D
The manor castle had walls, which could protect the residents.
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Why was Thomas Aquinas important to the Church?

A
He was an Italian noble.
B
He was a great educator who taught religion.
C
He was a scholar who wrote to defend religious ideals.
D
He was a Dominican priest.
10

What type of government did the Roman Empire utilize?

A
regional government
B
monarchy
C
centralized government
D
feudalism
11

A vassal offered a lord loyalty in exchange for

A
protection.
B
royal favors.
C
money.
D
military service.
12

Which statement best describes the social and political costs of building a large courthouse instead of a small one?

A
Building a large courthouse may take longer, but voters will respect the attempt to create a better building.
B
Building a large courthouse may cost more, and judicial officials will be displeased by the delay.
C
Building a large courthouse may take longer, and voters could become dissatisfied.
D
Building a large courthouse may cost more, and voters will be upset by having to pay higher taxes.
13

How did canon law differ from governmental law?

A
Everyone was expected to obey the law.
B
Wrongdoers were punished for breaking the law.
C
The law included various beliefs of the Church.
D
Specific laws governed individual behavior.
14

In a feudal system, who has the greatest authority?

A
noble
B
king
C
soldier
D
sheriff
15

What made a knight most valuable to a lord?

A
the knight’s ability to farm the land
B
the knight’s loyalty to the church
C
the knight’s power to influence the king
D
the knight’s skills as a warrior
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How did the threat of invasion lead to the development of the manor system?

A
The manor system created a strong military.
B
The manor system offered people protection.
C
The manor system stopped invaders from entering Europe.
D
The manor system kept lords wealthy and powerful.
17

What was a main advantage of the three-field system?

A
New types of crops could be grown.
B
Crops matured at different times.
C
Multiple harvests became commonplace.
D
Extra food reduced the chance of famine.
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Which of these describes why William the Conqueror wanted to take a census in England?

A
William wanted to know exactly how many men, women, and children were in England.
B
William wanted information so he could know what taxes to place on his subjects’ property.
C
William wanted to find the best way to distribute his wealth among the people of his kingdom.
D
William wanted to compare his census results with those taken by the Romans.
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Which statement best describes the Vikings?

A
The Vikings preferred to attack by land rather than by ocean.
B
The Vikings helped cause the fall of the Roman Empire.
C
The Vikings built many permanent settlements in Europe.
D
The Vikings were known for their seamanship.
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What was the impact of increased crop yields?

A
Large areas of land were converted into growing fields.
B
Farmers were able to grow many different grains.
C
The general population rose dramatically.
D
New farming methods developed at a rapid rate.

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