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The Counter-Reformation — Unit test Answers

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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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How were courtly love songs and epic poems similar?

A
Both were sung to harp music.
B
Both emphasized bravery in battle.
C
Both were based on heroic legends.
D
Both evolved from ancient story forms.
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The Reformation in England stemmed from a difference of opinion between

A
an English priest and other church leaders.
B
an English priest and one of his churchgoers.
C
an English monarch and the Catholic pope.
D
an English monarch and a German monarch.
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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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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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Which statement best defines the teachings of John Calvin?

A
Calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through good works and not through faith.
B
Calvin taught his followers that God had already decided before people were born who would go to heaven or hell.
C
Calvin taught his followers that they could reduce punishment for their sins by giving generously to the church.
D
Calvin taught his followers that priests and popes were closer to God than their churchgoers.
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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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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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As part of the Magna Carta, England’s Parliament had the power to

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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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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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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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How did the development of different languages further divide Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

A
Latin was no longer the most important language in Europe after the empire fell.
B
French speakers and German speakers separated Europe into two different parts, with little communication between them.
C
Warrior kings spoke only German, so German-speaking cities became the most powerful.
D
Speaking different languages meant people from different areas could no longer communicate easily with each other.
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Who started the Reformation in England?

A
John Calvin
B
Henry VIII
C
Martin Luther
D
John Wycliffe
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Which statement best compares Mary I to Elizabeth I?

A
Mary I believed non-Catholics should be pardoned, while Elizabeth I believed in punishing non-Catholics.
B
Mary I believed the monarch should lead the church, while Elizabeth I believed the pope should lead the church.
C
Mary I opposed the creation of the Church of England, while Elizabeth I fully supported it.
D
Mary I opposed the policies and practices of the Catholic Church, while Elizabeth I fully supported them.
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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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