World History: Medieval Europe – Flashcards
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Which description best summarizes why the feudal system benefited all its members? courage interdependence self-sufficiency generosity
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B. interdependence
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As part of the Magna Carta, England's Parliament had the power to approve or reject the king's proposals. pass legislation so long as the king approved it. choose a new king if it was dissatisfied with the monarch's actions. pass legislation even if the king did not like it.
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A. approve or reject the king's proposals
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The city of Jerusalem was significant to Muslims because it was the site of the ancient temple built by Solomon. a symbol of Islam due to their pope residing there. the place where Muhammad was said to have ascended to heaven. the place where Muhammad founded the Muslim religion.
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C. the place where Muhammad was said to have ascended to heaven.
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How much of Europe's population died from the plague in the 1300s? 20-30 percent 30-40 percent 40-50 percent 50-60 percent
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B. 30-40 percent
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Which of these changes did William the Conqueror make after taking power in England? required people to speak English established a central government through feudalism gave power to local nobles introduced the Magna Carta to English nobles
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B. established a central government through feudalism
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The French king was able to defy the pope because the king inherited his authority from a powerful father. believed himself to be independent of the Church. conquered large territories and ruled with firm control. created a strong national identity and a central government.
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D. created a strong national identity and a central government
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Which of the following is the best definition of a census? a form of taxation based on property a count of a population and its property a system of feudal government a blending of different cultures
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B. a count of a population and its property
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Why would a lord face at least as much danger from invaders as a peasant would? The lord would be likely to have less protection from others. The lord could not defend himself as well as a peasant could. The lord would have more to lose, in terms of wealth and property. The lord would be more likely to anger invaders.
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C. The lord would have more to lose, in terms of wealth and property
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How long did Charlemagne's empire have an influence on Europe? for decades, until Charlemagne's death until the Catholic Church lost power for more than eight hundred years for at least one hundred years after Charlemagne's death
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C. for more than eight hundred years
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The end of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of a new era called the Germanic Ages. the European Ages. the Dark Ages. the Middle Ages.
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D. the Middle Ages
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One effect of the Crusades was that the Catholic Church lost its power and authority. called for an end to violence. grew in power and authority. lost most of its wealth.
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C. grew in power and authority
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