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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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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 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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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.
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What was the impact of increased crop yields?

A
The general population rose dramatically.
B
New farming methods developed at a rapid rate.
C
Farmers were able to grow many different grains.
D
Large areas of land were converted into growing fields.
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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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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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What was a main advantage of the three-field system?

A
Crops matured at different times.
B
New types of crops could be grown.
C
Extra food reduced the chance of famine.
D
Multiple harvests became commonplace.
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Which statement best describes courtly love songs?

A
Courtly love songs were centered on honor and bravery.
B
Courtly love songs were played on a variety of instruments.
C
Courtly love songs were written by ladies to honor knights.
D
Courtly love songs were sung by a small group of musicians.
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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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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 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 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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What qualifies Beowulf as an epic poem of the medieval period?

A
It tells about an evil monster.
B
It sets the scene in a viking village.
C
It was written in common language.
D
It focuses on a warrior hero.
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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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