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The Canterbury Tales is important because it

A
explains how various pilgrims acted.
B
reveals common attitudes of the time.
C
provides information about cultural ideals.
D
details the differences between social classes.
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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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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.
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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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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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Why was the legend of King Arthur most likely written?

A
to illustrate the importance of magic in the past
B
to portray true love between a knight and a queen
C
to tell about an ancient and powerful king and his knights
D
to show that betrayal of knightly duties could be disastrous
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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.
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The Canterbury Tales is helpful to historians because the author

A
describes several people on a pilgrimage.
B
explains the characteristics of a noble knight.
C
indicates the strict class structure of the period.
D
details what clothing was made of at the time.
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How did merchants most likely influence medieval culture?

A
by sharing ideas and information at trade fairs
B
by forming trade organizations like the Hanseatic League
C
by increasing trade between France and the British Isles
D
by selling and trading quality goods in many different countries
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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

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