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Why was Chaucer’s knight an example of chivalry?

A
The knight rode all over the world.
B
The knight admired truth and honor.
C
The knight name was held in high repute.
D
The knight’s fame had spread to many nations.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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The French king was able to defy the pope because the king

A
inherited his authority from a powerful father.
B
believed himself to be independent of the Church.
C
conquered large territories and ruled with firm control.
D
created a strong national identity and a central government.
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This world map shows elevation in feet.

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A
Asia
B
Africa
C
North America
D
Europe
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Which event happened first in history?

A
The epic poem Beowulf was written.
B
The population of Europe peaked.
C
The Hanseatic League formed.
D
The Canterbury Tales was written.
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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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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 of these is the most common characteristic of a political map?

A
identification of cities, states, and countries
B
presence of topography and boundaries
C
labels for continents and oceans
D
key for natural resources
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Secondary sources would be valuable to a historian in order to provide

A
the sights and sounds of an event.
B
insights into the thoughts and feelings of participants in an event.
C
a more thorough analysis of the impact on history of an event.
D
an evaluation of opinions of people at an event.

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