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Which of the following individuals would likely have had the least power in the medieval hierarchy? |
the wife of a villein |
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Which of the following individuals would likely have had the most education in the medieval society? |
a nun |
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How might a second-born son hope to achieve success under the system of primogeniture? |
He could seek training to become a knight in the military. |
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All of the following represent innovations in land use in the Middle Ages except |
ownership by individuals of small farms |
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Which of the following describes the rights and legal standing of a European villein? |
They worked the land on behalf of their lord and did not receive wages. |
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In medieval European society, was the king or the pope the most powerful figure? |
Neither, because the power dynamic shifted between the church and the kings |
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Which best describes the relationship between the Church and feudal states? |
The Church and the states constantly struggled for supreme power. |
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Which of the following people was of similar status to the pope in the Middle Ages’ social hierarchy? |
King |
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How did Charles Martel impact Europe during the Middle Ages? |
He reunited the Franks to fight off Muslim invasion. |
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During the High Middle Ages, monasteries were considered religious centers, as well as |
learning centers |
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This page from a medieval manuscript represents not only the power of the Church but also the |
skill of medieval scribes |
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This excerpt from the Justinian Code shows how the Byzantine Empire |
preserved Greco-Roman culture |
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Charlemagne first came to power using which of the following tactics? |
Charlemagne first came to power using which of the following tactics? |
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Scholasticism provides an example of which of the following? |
The blending of Greek and Roman philosophies with Christian ideas |
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Christian monks taught laypeople the art of stained glass, which served which of the following functions in medieval Europe? |
Taught religious scripture to illiterate peasants through images |
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The use of local languages in medieval literature was most revolutionary because |
it reached a wider audience of people |
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Which of the following statements about Dante Alighieri is true? |
The modern Italian language was strongly influenced by his writings. |
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This cathedral is built in the style known as |
Gothic |
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What is the best way to describe a Gregorian chant? |
Haunting sounds without harmony |
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Beowulf and The Divine Comedy are similar in that both works |
influenced the development of the language in which they were written |
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The Black Death contributed to the growth of the arts by |
decimating the population, leaving the survivors wealthier |
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In modern day monasteries, monks remain silent during certain parts of the day. To which figure can this practice be attributed? |
Benedict of Nursia |
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Which of the following groups would be most likely to create a song out of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales? |
Troubadours |
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Which of the following describes trade in the Late Middle Ages? |
Far-reaching |
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Feudal lords granted charters to guilds, allowing them to regulate trade. What did guilds do for their lords in return? |
The guilds paid taxes, helped raise armies, and provided other services for their lords. |
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During the Middle Ages, merchants, artisans, and their guilds contributed to the |
creation of the middle class |
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Why did craft guilds form in the Middle Ages? |
To provide structure and support for artisans who shared a trade |
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Which of the following is an example of a medieval guild? |
Merchants with common trade interests who joined together and formed associations for their mutual benefit |
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Which answer correctly compares the first medieval merchants to merchants of the High Middle Ages? |
The first medieval merchants were peddlers who held little status or wealth, while merchants during the High Middle Ages formed guilds and often served in government council positions in their towns. |
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Did the guild system change women’s role in the economy? |
No, women mostly stayed home and very few received wages of any kind for services performed. |
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A key role of moneychangers was to help |
merchants from different places exchange one type of coin for another |
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How did Alfred the Great contribute to the development of a national identity in England? |
He defeated the Danes and drove them out of England. |
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Which of the following was a major step in reunifying the kingdoms in Spain? |
The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella |
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How did Joan of Arc become a symbol of the unification of France? |
She led an attack against an English army and freed the city of Orleans in only 10 days. |
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How did Hugh Capet contribute to the development of a national identity in France? |
He used diplomatic maneuvering and alliances to increase French territory and centralize its government. |
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The Magna Carta played a key role in the development of the system of checks and balances we use today. What purpose does this system serve? |
It keeps one person or group in government from having too much power. |
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How did the signing of the Magna Carta affect the lives of ordinary townspeople of the 13th century? |
It limited the power of the king to tax them and granted people jury trials before punishment. |
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Modern democracies are founded on ideals of fairness and that everyone must follow the same laws. Which of the following established the same basic ideas in the 13th century? |
Magna Carta |
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Establishment of the first English Parliament gave the people |
a voice in political decisions |
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