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How did the feudal system protect a lord as well as his peasants?

A
The manor had everything needed to live, and was surrounded by those sworn to protect it.
B
A manor was surrounded by high walls and was impossible to invade.
C
The lord became so powerful that invaders dared not approach his manor.
D
Invaders wanted to settle unoccupied farmland and had no interest in attacking manors.
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Under the feudal system, what did peasants give up?

A
safety
B
freedom
C
family
D
land
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The Canterbury Tales is important because it

A
explains how various pilgrims acted.
B
reveals common attitudes of the time.
C
provides information about cultural ideals.
D
details the differences between social classes.
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ReformationRenaissanceInquisitionReconquista

A
Reformation
B
Renaissance
C
Inquisition
D
Reconquista
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Feudalism declined during the Crusades because

A
the Catholic Church called for its end.
B
the nobility's wealth and land passed to the monarch.
C
the Catholic Church took control of European governments.
D
many knights decided to rise up against their kings.
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What impact did the Magna Carta have on the English monarchy?

A
It did away with it.
B
It limited it.
C
It strengthened it.
D
It restored it.
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The Great Schism of 1378 differed from the one in 1054 because

A
it was based on a power struggle.
B
it divided the eastern and western churches.
C
it split the center of the papacy between east and west.
D
it raised questions regarding the authority of monarchs.
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Where did the Magyars live in relation to what was then known as Europe?

A
to the east
B
to the north
C
to the south
D
to the west
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Which of these was a goal of the First Crusade?

A
to halt the spread of Muslim rule
B
to convince the Muslims to rule Jerusalem jointly
C
to destroy the city of Jerusalem
D
to force Muslims to leave Constantinople
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What was one cause of the Hundred Years’ War?

A
King Edward III claimed the French throne.
B
King Phillip VI claimed the English throne.
C
King Charles VII claimed the English throne.
D
King Henry V claimed the French throne.
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Which development most influenced the expansion of trade?

A
creation of guilds
B
growth of urban centers
C
increased food production
D
efficient farming techniques
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The Christian Crusaders answered the call to journey to Jerusalem because participants hoped to

A
heal relations between Muslims, Christians, and Jewish people. .
B
see the Wonders of the World.
C
earn forgiveness for their sins from the Church.
D
share Jerusalem with other faiths.
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What is one similarity between the famine and plague of the 1300s?

A
Both lowered the population of Europe.
B
Both were caused by weather changes.
C
Both lowered food supplies in Europe.
D
Both were caused by social unrest.
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What brought an end to the system of serf labor?

A
Lords found cheaper workers for their lands.
B
Peasants replaced serfs in the fields.
C
Workers were in short supply.
D
Lords decided serf labor was unfair.
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The writers of the United States Constitution were specifically influenced by the Magna Carta when they guaranteed that

A
citizens accused of crimes would be entitled to a trial by jury.
B
taxation of any kind would be prohibited.
C
the king could only govern with the advice and consent of Congress.
D
due process applied only to wealthy citizens.
16

The Hundred Years’ War led to an increase in

A
nationalism.
B
feudalism.
C
aristocracy.
D
democracy.
17

Beginning in the Middle Ages, what did most people in England come to believe about government in England?

A
Governments should be given all the power they need.
B
Monarchs should have authority to make all decisions.
C
People need their civil liberties protected from government abuse.
D
Kings and queens best represent the interests of the people.
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What was the impact of increased crop yields?

A
The general population rose dramatically.
B
New farming methods developed at a rapid rate.
C
Farmers were able to grow many different grains.
D
Large areas of land were converted into growing fields.
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Peasants gained power during the Hundred Years’ War by

A
fighting in the English army.
B
growing food for French soldiers.
C
attacking the English monarchy.
D
spying on French troops.
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How did the Great Famine affect Europeans’ health?

A
It led to bubonic plague.
B
It led to starvation.
C
It led to food poisoning.
D
It led to pneumonic plague.

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