Government in England — Unit test Answers

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The European plague of the 1300s was called the

A
great pandemic.
B
black death.
C
great epidemic.
D
black pandemic.
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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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How did Charlemagne improve the lives of people in Europe?

A
He allowed people to choose their religion.
B
He increased the power of the Church.
C
He revived education.
D
He strengthened commerce.
4

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 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.
6

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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In what way was the feudal system like the Roman Empire?

A
Both were based on cooperation between rich and poor.
B
Both emphasized education for all.
C
Both centralized the European government.
D
Both provided structure to people’s lives.
8

How did the development of different languages further divide Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

A
Latin was no longer the most important language in Europe after the empire fell.
B
French speakers and German speakers separated Europe into two different parts, with little communication between them.
C
Warrior kings spoke only German, so German-speaking cities became the most powerful.
D
Speaking different languages meant people from different areas could no longer communicate easily with each other.
9

The end of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of a new era called

A
the Germanic Period.
B
the European Ages.
C
the Renaissance.
D
the Middle Ages.
10

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
11

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
12

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
13

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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