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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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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.
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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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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.
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After the fall of the Roman Empire, which best describes Europe’s political situation?

A
Europe had a stronger leader.
B
Europe had no outside enemies.
C
Europe had more military power.
D
Europe had no centralized government.
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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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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 were the nobles and the clergy similar in medieval Europe?

A
They were part of the church hierarchy.
B
They had equal status in the social structure.
C
They shared power with the monarchs.
D
They gave peasants work and land.
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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.
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Why were banks created in medieval England?

A
The new middle class required small loans.
B
People wanted a safe place to store expensive items.
C
The increase in population meant an increase in currency.
D
Merchants needed a place to exchange currency from other countries.
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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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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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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.
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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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