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Historical Research and Study: The Black Death — Unit test Answers

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How did the famine and the plague affect the population of Europe in the 1300s?

A
They killed millions and led people to move to cities.
B
They killed millions and led people to return to manors.
C
They forced millions to leave Europe and move to Asia.
D
They forced millions to give up their jobs and leave Europe.
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As part of the Magna Carta, England’s Parliament had the power to

A
approve or reject the king’s proposals.
B
pass legislation so long as the king approved it.
C
choose a new king if it was dissatisfied with the monarch’s actions.
D
pass legislation even if the king did not like it.
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One effect of the Crusades was that the Catholic Church

A
lost its power and authority.
B
called for an end to violence.
C
grew in wealth and influence.
D
lost most of its wealth.
4

The city of Jerusalem was significant to Muslims because they believed it was

A
the site of the ancient temple built by Solomon.
B
a symbol of Islam due to their pope residing there.
C
the place where Muhammad ascended to heaven.
D
the place where Muhammad founded Islam.
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At a manor, what responsibility did the lord and the lady share?

A
settling disputes
B
educating children
C
participating in mass
D
collecting taxes
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Why is the Notre Dame Cathedral a symbol of the Church before the Great Schism?

A
The construction was very costly and reflects the great wealth of the Church.
B
The new type of architecture showed the progressive ideals of the Church.
C
The large sculptures represents the complex but permanent ideals of the Church.
D
The high towers over the city suggest the dominance of the Church over all people.
7

Because of the Great Schism, the Church in medieval society lost

A
domination of education.
B
support of the emperor.
C
political and cultural influence.
D
income from lay investiture.
8

What was the outcome of the First Crusade?

A
The Crusaders defeated the Muslims and restored peace to the Holy Land.
B
The Muslims lost to the Crusaders but remained in control of Jerusalem.
C
The Muslims destroyed Jerusalem rather than surrender it to the Crusaders.
D
The Crusaders seized Jerusalem but were forced to defend it for the next one hundred years.
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How much of Europe’s population died from the plague in the 1300s?

A
20–30 percent
B
30–50 percent
C
60-70 percent
D
50–60 percent
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How long did Charlemagne’s empire have an influence on Europe?

A
for decades, until Charlemagne’s death
B
until the Catholic Church lost power
C
for more than eight hundred years
D
for at least one hundred years after Charlemagne’s death
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What was the main purpose of church orders?

A
to create a group of laypersons
B
to strengthen the role of the Church
C
to encourage study and scholarship
D
to train individuals for government jobs
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Why would a lord face at least as much danger from invaders as a peasant would?

A
The lord would be likely to have less protection from others.
B
The lord could not defend himself as well as a peasant could.
C
The lord would have more to lose, in terms of wealth and property.
D
The lord would be more likely to anger invaders.
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New evidence changed ideas about what caused the Black Death when a team of scientists visiting Hong Kong discovered that

A
a bacterium caused the Black Death.
B
a virus caused the Black Death.
C
rabies caused the Black Death.
D
tetanus caused the Black Death.
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Which statement correctly compares the pneumonic plague and the bubonic plague?

A
The pneumonic plague was more common than the bubonic plague, and the pneumonic plague killed four out of five people who became infected.
B
The pneumonic plague was more common than the bubonic plague, but the pneumonic plague killed only a few people who became infected.
C
The bubonic plague was more common than the pneumonic plague, and the bubonic plague killed four out of five people who became infected.
D
The bubonic plague was more common than the pneumonic plague, but the bubonic plague killed only a few people who became infected.
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Read this passage about the peace treaty that ended the Third Crusade.Saladin agreed to confirm an ironclad peace agreement between Christians and Saracens [Muslims]. It guaranteed free passage and access to the Holy Sepulcher of the Lord, without the requirement of any tribute or fee. It also granted the freedom of bringing objects for sale through any land whatever and of exercising a free commerce.Which was a condition of the peace treaty?

A
increased land sales to Christians
B
increased tributes paid to Saladin and the Muslims
C
Christian occupation of Jerusalem
D
freedom of trade between Europeans and Muslims

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