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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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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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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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One result of the Great Famine in Europe was

A
the persecution of Jewish people.
B
a loss of religious faith.
C
an increase in death rates.
D
new types of warfare.
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The end of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of a new era called

A
the Germanic Period.
B
the European Ages.
C
the Renaissance.
D
the Middle Ages.
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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 description best summarizes why the feudal system benefited all its members?

A
courage
B
interdependence
C
self-sufficiency
D
generosity
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Read this passage about the peace treaty that ended the Third Crusade.Saladin agreed to confirm an ironclad peace agreement between Christians and Saracens [Muslims]. It guaranteed free passage and access to the Holy Sepulcher of the Lord, without the requirement of any tribute or fee. It also granted the freedom of bringing objects for sale through any land whatever and of exercising a free commerce.Which was a condition of the peace treaty?

A
increased land sales to Christians
B
increased tributes paid to Saladin and the Muslims
C
Christian occupation of Jerusalem
D
freedom of trade between Europeans and Muslims
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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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How long did Charlemagne’s empire have an influence on Europe?

A
for decades, until Charlemagne’s death
B
until the Catholic Church lost power
C
for more than eight hundred years
D
for at least one hundred years after Charlemagne’s death
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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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After the fall of the Roman Empire, which best describes Europe’s political situation?

A
Europe had a stronger leader.
B
Europe had no outside enemies.
C
Europe had more military power.
D
Europe had no centralized government.
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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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How did Charlemagne improve the lives of people in Europe?

A
He allowed people to choose their religion.
B
He increased the power of the Church.
C
He revived education.
D
He strengthened commerce.
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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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Why would a lord face at least as much danger from invaders as a peasant would?

A
The lord would be likely to have less protection from others.
B
The lord could not defend himself as well as a peasant could.
C
The lord would have more to lose, in terms of wealth and property.
D
The lord would be more likely to anger invaders.
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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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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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In what way was the feudal system like the Roman Empire?

A
Both were based on cooperation between rich and poor.
B
Both emphasized education for all.
C
Both centralized the European government.
D
Both provided structure to people’s lives.
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Why were banks created in medieval England?

A
The new middle class required small loans.
B
People wanted a safe place to store expensive items.
C
The increase in population meant an increase in currency.
D
Merchants needed a place to exchange currency from other countries.

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