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During the early Middle Ages, only a few towns existed because

A
agriculture was the basis of the economy.
B
people were encouraged to rely on a lord.
C
poor farming methods required many workers.
D
individuals wanted to live in a small community.
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In literature, an ideal knight would be a man who

A
fought and slew a dragon.
B
wrote beautiful love songs.
C
had excellent courtly manners.
D
told stories about worldly adventures.
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Which development most influenced the expansion of trade?

A
creation of guilds
B
growth of urban centers
C
increased food production
D
efficient farming techniques
4

Why would Beowulf be considered a perfect medieval knight?

A
He agreed to help a king.
B
He was the strongest living man.
C
He willingly took a long journey to protect a king.
D
He was determined to confront a dangerous creature.
5

The Canterbury Tales was a popular book of the period because it

A
contained many different stories.
B
had characters from all walks of life.
C
was written in easy-to-understand language.
D
described middle- and upper-class fashions.
6

What was a major effect of the new economic prosperity in medieval Europe?

A
More food was available for townspeople.
B
Fewer people were required to farm the land.
C
The population moved from rural to urban settings.
D
Towns were seldom chartered by a king or lord.
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Why was the development of towns economically important?

A
The towns became centers of commerce.
B
The towns created homes for a variety of guilds.
C
The towns were established by charters from the king.
D
The towns helped peasants develop marketable skills.
8

Feudalism and the manor system changed life in the Middle Ages by

A
developing new types of art and literature.
B
creating sufficient food for a larger population.
C
developing trade between towns and countries.
D
creating a system whereby quality goods were produced.
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What is the most likely reason economic prosperity created an interest in literature and the arts during the medieval period?

A
More people wanted to invest money in the arts.
B
The increased population resulted in more craftspeople.
C
People were able to focus on ideas rather than simple survival.
D
The growing middle class wanted to impress others with their wealth.
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Why would a craftsperson join a guild?

A
to be elected a town leader
B
to acquire a competent apprentice
C
to ensure consistent quality standards
D
to become a member of the middle class

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