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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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