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Why was it so important for a knight to take a vow of loyalty to their lord?

A
The knight needed to be sure that the lord would protect them in exchange for their service as a skilled warrior.
B
The knight wanted to be sure that their son would inherit their position when either the knight or the lord died.
C
Because the lord was a Christian, it was essential for his knight to vow to become a Christian as well.
D
Since a knight was a skilled warrior, the lord could be in great danger if the knight betrayed him.
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Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman emperor. What did this indicate about the Catholic Church?

A
The Church wanted to give up its power to the emperor.
B
The Church had more faith in Charlemagne than in Pope Leo III.
C
The Church wanted to share power with the emperor.
D
The Church helped Charlemagne conquer much of Europe.
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King John was unpopular because he

A
refused to tax the church in England.
B
tried to take away the rights of English nobles.
C
allowed the English nobles to grow too powerful.
D
refused to fight England’s enemies in France.
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How did religion unify medieval society?

A
by creating laws similar to government laws
B
by establishing authority over kings and nobles
C
by including all social classes in the religious community
D
by claiming only the Church had ultimate religious authority
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Why was Thomas Aquinas important to the Church?

A
He was an Italian noble.
B
He was a Dominican priest.
C
He was a great educator who taught religion.
D
He was a scholar who wrote to defend religious ideals.
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Which statement best describes the Vikings?

A
The Vikings built many permanent settlements in Europe.
B
The Vikings preferred to attack by land rather than by ocean.
C
The Vikings were known for their seamanship.
D
The Vikings helped cause the fall of the Roman Empire.
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What was an effect of the Crusades on the Muslim world?

A
The Crusades increased religious tolerance among Muslims.
B
The Crusades increased Muslims’ distrust of Europeans.
C
The Crusades increased the power of the Muslim empires.
D
The Crusades increased the power of Constantinople.
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The graph shows the death rate of the pneumonic plague in Europe during the 1300s.

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about 1 in 10
B
about 2 in 10
C
about 5 in 10
D
about 9 in 10
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During the French Revolution, many people became more secular, meaning they most likely

A
placed less importance on religion.
B
were less inclined to support the concept of equal rights.
C
were supporters of the king and the aristocracy.
D
became either Catholic or Protestant.
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In the feudalism system, knights were included in which group?

A
royals
B
peasants
C
vassal
D
lords
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Look at the tapestry.

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the arrival of Angles and Saxons in England
B
William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings
C
the signing of the Magna Carta
D
Richard the Lionhearted on a crusade
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Which development most influenced the expansion of trade?

A
creation of guilds
B
growth of urban centers
C
increased food production
D
efficient farming techniques
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The Catholic Church considered a heretic to be anyone who

A
traveled long distances to trade in silks and spices.
B
journeyed to the Holy Land to defeat the Muslims.
C
held religious ideas rejected by Church authorities.
D
Called for the removal of Muslims and Jewish people from Spain.
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Why was the development of towns economically important?

A
The towns became centers of commerce.
B
The towns created homes for a variety of guilds.
C
The towns were established by charters from the king.
D
The towns helped peasants develop marketable skills.
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After the fall of the Roman Empire, many of the people who migrated into England were

A
Spanish.
B
French.
C
of Italian origin.
D
of German origin.
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How did the Great Famine affect life expectancy for Europeans during the 1300s?

A
It made life expectancy much shorter.
B
It made life expectancy slightly shorter
C
It made life expectancy much longer.
D
It made life expectancy slightly longer.
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How did castles differ from manor houses?

A
Manor houses contained few items of comfort or decor.
B
Manor houses were designed to hide royals during times of conflict.
C
Castles were comfortable for residents to live in due to their warmth.
D
Castles were built with strong materials to protect those inside.
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In a feudal system, who has the greatest authority?

A
sheriff
B
noble
C
king
D
soldier
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How did trade contribute to the spread of the plague in the 1300s?

A
Trading vessels from the Americas brought the plague to London, where it spread across Europe.
B
Trading caravans from Mongolia brought the plague to Rome, where it spread across Europe.
C
Trading caravans from Russia brought the plague to Barcelona, where it spread across Europe.
D
Trading vessels from China brought the plague to Sicily, where it spread across Europe.
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What made a knight most valuable to a lord?

A
the knight’s skills as a warrior
B
the knight’s power to influence the king
C
the knight’s ability to farm the land
D
the knight’s loyalty to the church

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