Medieval History Final (chapter 1 (1-60) ,2,3) – Flashcards
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Which of the following tribes are part of the Germanic groups?
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All of the above
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Which of the following tribes are part of the Norse groups?
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Vikings
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Charlemage was king of which group of Barbarians?
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Franks
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The vikings believed that this event would mark the end of the world.
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Ragnarok
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The highest social class in Germanic society.
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Thanes
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The vikings orgiginated in this location.
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Scandinavia
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Charlemage is known for all but which of the followqing?
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Defeating the huns.
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First Europeans to set foot in North AMerica
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The vikings
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Which of the following is true about the Dark Ages?
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Both A and C
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Which Frankish leaderr defeated the Islamic forces at the Battle of Tours?
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Charles Martel
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A journey to a sacred or holy location was called
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Pilgrimage
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Which of the following contributed to the visicousness of Viking warriors?
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Both A and B
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Which English king defeated the Great Army of the Vikings, established a code of laws based on the Bible, and started the Anglo-saxon Chronicle?
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Alfred
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Which of the following contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
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All of the above
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This Medieval monk recorded a 5 volume history of England.
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Bede
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This village in Northern England was the target of the first viking raid.
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Lindesfarne
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He came to convert England to Chrisitanity.
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Augustine
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Who founded the first monastery?
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Benedict
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The person who held this office was at the head of the Medieval church.
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Pope
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In order to gain the accepatnce of the English people, Cnut did which of the following?
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All of the above
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Viking used this metaphor to describe yje structure of the universe
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tree
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The norse alphabet
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Runic
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According to norse mythology, Valhalla wasreserved for whom?
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Valiant warriors
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Which of the following words best describes Viking culture?
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All of the above describe viking culture.
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Which is not true of the Valkyries?
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None of the above
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What do the giants in Norse Mythology represent?
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Chaos and destruction
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Which of the following is not true of Norse Mythology?
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It was monotheistic
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What advanced technology did viking ships have?
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Both A and B
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Life foe people in the Dark Ages included all of the folloing EXCEPT?
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Lack of religion
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This Norse God was knowm for being protective, non-deceptive, and courageous.
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Thor
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Craxy, over-stimulated Viking warriors.
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Berserkers
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Germanic tribes often used this process to determine guilt/innocence.
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The Ordeal
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Who was the first Germanic king to become Christian?
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Clovis
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Place where monks lived and devoted their lives to the Church.
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Monastery
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The Franks believed that Merovich was descended from whom?
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A Sea God
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Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
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Freya
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What were the main differences between the Roman Catholic Church and Celtic Church?
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All of the above
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Which of the following was NOT Germanic Kingdoms in England?
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Wales
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The period of Middle Ages span the following years
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500 to 1500
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King of Wessex that by 830 had united all England from the Welsh Border to Scotland fpr the first time since Roman occupation.
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Egbert
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Founder of the Holy Roman Empire
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E. Charlemagne
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Converted Ireland to Christianity
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D. Patrick
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Leader of Irish Monks
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C. Aiden
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Pope that reorganized the Catholic Church
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B. Gregory
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First Christian King of the Franks
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E. Charlemagne
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Chief Norse God
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C. Odin
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Norse Goddess of the dead
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E. Hela
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Norse God of War
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B. Tyr
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Norse God of Thunder
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A. Thor
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Norse Captain of Valhalla
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B. Tyr
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Norse Heaven
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A. Valhalla
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Mid Gard Serpent
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C. Jormungandr
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Home of the Gods in Norse Mythology
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D. Asgard
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World below in Norse Mythology
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B. Hel
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World where humans lived in Norse Mythology
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E. Midgard
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Part of England controlled by the Vikings
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C. Danelaw
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Council of wise men that chose the Germanic leader
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D. Witan
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England was divided into these political units
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B. Shires
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The price of a person's life based on their social class.
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C. Danelaw
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System of volunteer warriors that could be called on in times of emergency.
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A. Fryd
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Kingdom in which feudalism originated
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B. France
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Northern France
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C. Normandy
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Body of water between France and England
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A. English Channel
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Modern day Germany was part of this Medieval kingdom
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D. Holy Roman Empire
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Northern Italy was part of this Medieval Kingdom
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D. Holy Roman Empire
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English king who died without an heir
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D. Howard the Confessor
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King of Norway who claimed the English throne
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B. Harald Hardraada
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Killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge
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B. Harald Hardraada
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Lost the English crom to William the Conqueror
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C. Harold Godwinson
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Whish of the following was NOT part of the duties of a page?
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Fight in battles
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Which is the correct progression for becoming a knight?
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Page-squire-knight
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Victor at the battle of Hastings
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A. William the Conqueror
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Land on a manor for the Lord's use.
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Demense
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System for describing the colors and symbols on a sheils
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Heraldry
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Who is credited with bringing Feudalism to England?
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William the Conqueror
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Heraldry originally developed as a way to
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Recognize knights on the battlefield
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The earliest Norman knights at the Battle of Hatsings are depicted on/in what?
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The Bayeaux Tapestry
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Men appointed by the king to manage coats of arms
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College of Heralds
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Who was in power on England prior to the Norman Conquest?
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D. The Anglo-Saxons
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Feudalism developed as a direct result of
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A. Constant invasion and warfare
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The Battle of Hastings took place between which two rulers?
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D. King Harold Godwinson and William Duke of Normandy
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In which kingdom did feudalsim originate?
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France
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The colors used to decorate shields are referred to as
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B. Tinctures
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Which of the following was not part of the code of chivalry?
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E. None of the above
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William the Conqueror's motive for the Domesday Book is best summarized as
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B. He needed a way to measure the wealth of England for taxation
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Harald Hardraasa was not chose to be a king of England mainly because
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C. He was a viking
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In the feudal system, which of the following statements applies to the nobility
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E. Both B and C
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Which type of castle construction came first?
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D. Motte and Bailey
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If a knight has a fleur de lis on his shield, what do you know about him
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C. He is from France
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A knight's primary weapon
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B. Sword
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English king who defeated the Vikings
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A. Harold Godwinson
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Land granted to a vassal.
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C. Fief
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Most effective armor used by Medieval knights
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C. Plate
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Year in which the Norman Invasion of England took place
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B. 1066
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When used in heraldry, the term "rampant" refers to
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B. An animal rearing
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A code of consuct for knights
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C. Chivalry
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Which of the following is true of warfare and battles in the Middle Ages?
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C. Gun
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How did Harold Godwinson die?
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D. An arrow in the eye
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A platonic relationship between a knight and a noble women
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D. Courtly love
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Which of the following best describes the role of serfs in the feudal system?
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C. Workers
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Feudalism was
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C. Land in exchange for military service
