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Which of these changes did William the Conqueror make after taking power in England?

A
required people to speak English
B
established a central government through feudalism
C
gave power to local nobles
D
introduced the Magna Carta to English nobles
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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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Which description best summarizes why the feudal system benefited all its members?

A
courage
B
interdependence
C
self-sufficiency
D
generosity
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The term Anglo-Saxon refers to people who

A
migrated into England from Germanic regions of Europe.
B
practiced the Muslim religion.
C
lived in Normandy and conquered England in 1066.
D
spread the Roman Empire into England.
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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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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.
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Which of the following is the best definition of a census?

A
a form of taxation based on property
B
a count of a population and its property
C
a system of feudal government
D
a blending of different cultures
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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How were courtly love songs and epic poems similar?

A
Both were sung to harp music.
B
Both emphasized bravery in battle.
C
Both were based on heroic legends.
D
Both evolved from ancient story forms.
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One result of the Great Famine in Europe was

A
the persecution of Jewish people.
B
a loss of religious faith.
C
an increase in death rates.
D
new types of warfare.

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