Medieval England: Explore the History of England from the Norman Conquest to the End of the Middle Ages

Question 1

Which of these was NOT a popular interest during the Renaissance?

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Following strict religious rules

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Studying human anatomy and the natural world

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Reading and writing books

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Reviving ancient Greek and Roman traditions

Question 2

During the Renaissance, people became very interested in something from the past. What was it?

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Classical learning and culture

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Video games

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Modern technology

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Dinosaurs

Question 3

During the Renaissance, people's thinking changed. Which of these best describes how?

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People looked to the past for inspiration and challenged old ideas.

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People stuck to old ideas.

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People were scared to try new ideas.

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People thought only about the afterlife.

Question 4

What is the Renaissance?

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A time of great cultural and intellectual change in Europe

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A time when Europeans explored new lands

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A time of economic growth and prosperity in Europe

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A time of religious reform in Europe

Question 5

Which of these ideas is NOT associated with the Renaissance?

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Feudalism

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Humanism

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Scientific Inquiry

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Artistic Realism

Question 6

Which devastating event in Europe contributed to societal changes during the Renaissance?

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The Black Death

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The Great Fire of London

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The Hundred Years' War

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The Spanish Armada

Question 7

Which feature does NOT belong to the Renaissance era?

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A social system based on land ownership and loyalty

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Emphasis on human reason and potential

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Rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

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Breakthroughs in science and technology

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the Renaissance?

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A period of significant changes in Europe from the 14th to the 16th century, marked by advancements in art, literature, and education.

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A religious movement that occurred in Europe during the 16th century.

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A time of economic growth and prosperity in Europe during the 17th century.

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A period of political instability and conflicts in Europe during the 15th century.

Question 9

What was the Renaissance?

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A time of great change and new ideas in Europe

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A period when people only painted pictures of flowers

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A new type of music that used only drums

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A time when people forgot about the past and only cared about the present

Question 10

When did the Renaissance take place?

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14th to 16th century

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12th to 14th century

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16th to 18th century

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18th to 20th century

Question 11

What was the Renaissance period most famous for?

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A period of great cultural and intellectual change

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A period of economic decline and political instability

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A period of religious wars and conflicts

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A period of scientific discoveries and technological advancements

Question 12

In which century did the Renaissance period begin?

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14th century

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12th century

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16th century

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18th century

Question 13

What was the main focus of the Renaissance?

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Cultural and intellectual change

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Political and social change

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Economic change

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Religious change

Question 14

Why did people start thinking differently and creating amazing new things during the Renaissance?

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Trade between countries increased

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Computers were invented

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The weather changed and crops grew better

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A new paintbrush was invented

Question 15

What is the Renaissance?

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A time of great changes in art, science, and learning in Europe

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A time of great wealth and trade in Europe

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A time of great wars and battles in Europe

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A time of great new inventions in Europe

Question 16

What was a key idea during the Renaissance?

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Human reason and potential are important.

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Religion is most important.

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Trade and commerce are declining.

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The feudal system is powerful.

Question 17

During the Renaissance, what significant shift occurred in artistic expression?

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Artists drew inspiration from classical styles and techniques of ancient Greece and Rome.

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Artists solely relied on watercolours for their creations.

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Abstract art became the dominant style among Renaissance artists.

Question 18

Where did the Renaissance start?

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Florence

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Rome

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Venice

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Milan

Question 19

During the Renaissance, many things changed. Which of these was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?

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A rise in the power of the Catholic Church

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New ideas in art, literature, and science

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A renewed interest in classical learning

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Exploration and discovery

Question 20

Which of these is NOT an achievement of the Renaissance?

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The discovery of the New World

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The rise of humanism

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The development of new art techniques

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The invention of the printing press

Question 21

Which of these was NOT a feature of the Renaissance?

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Rejection of religious beliefs

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Humanism

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Revival of classical learning

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Emphasis on science and exploration

Question 22

How did the Renaissance change the way people understood the world?

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People began to believe the Earth was round, not flat.

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People began to think the Church was the most important part of society.

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People began to believe wealth and power were most important.

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People began to believe war was the best way to solve problems.

Question 23

Which innovation from Medieval England had a major impact on the daily lives and work of the people?

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Heavy plough

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Printing press

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Compass

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Astrolabe

Question 24

After the Norman Conquest, what were two ways the feudal system in England changed?

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The Domesday Book was introduced, which recorded who owned land in England.

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Norman lords replaced many Anglo-Saxon nobles.

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The Church became less powerful in England.

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The peasants gained more rights and freedoms.

Question 25

What was the main reason for the Crusades?

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To reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims

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To gain wealth and power

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To defend England from attackers

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To spread Christianity to new lands

Question 26

After the Norman Conquest, what major change occurred in England?

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The feudal system, a system of land ownership, was introduced.

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The king gained more power.

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English was no longer spoken.

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England remained largely unchanged.

Question 27

Who was the most powerful person in the feudal system of Medieval England?

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King

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Serfs

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Knights

Question 28

What is a characteristic of a knight in Medieval England?

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They were brave and loyal.

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They were poor and lived in castles.

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They were peasants who worked on the land.

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They were priests who served in the church.

Question 29

What was a significant outcome of the Crusades?

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New ideas and inventions were shared between Europe and the Middle East.

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Christians regained permanent control of the Holy Land.

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The Ottoman Empire gained significant power.

Question 30

What was the feudal system?

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A system based on land ownership and loyalty.

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A system where the king had all the power.

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A system where people traded goods and services.

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A system based on religious beliefs.

Question 31

What were the Crusades?

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Wars between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land.

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Trading missions to the East.

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Pilgrimage journeys to the Holy Land.

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Exploration expeditions to find new lands.

Question 32

What was the Black Death?

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A deadly disease that killed many people in the 14th century.

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A time when there was not enough money.

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A war between two families.

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A new religious movement.

Question 33

Why was the Magna Carta important?

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It limited the king's power and established the rule of law.

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It ended the feudal system and brought democracy to England.

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It gave women the right to vote.

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It made the Church of England the official religion.

Question 34

What happened during the Wars of the Roses?

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The monarchy became weaker and Parliament became stronger.

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The monarchy became stronger and the feudal system ended.

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England became a republic.

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Nothing important happened.

Question 35

Who became the first Norman king of England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

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William I

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Harold II

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Henry II

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Richard I

Question 36

What was the main purpose of the feudal system in medieval England?

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To protect the king and organize society

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To promote trade and defend the country

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To spread Christianity and fight the Mongols

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To improve sanitation and end feudalism

Question 37

Which of the following was a reason for the Crusades?

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To conquer Jerusalem and spread Christianity

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To gain wealth and fight the Mongols

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To protect the king and organize society

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To improve sanitation and end feudalism

Question 38

Which industry was most important to the medieval English economy?

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Agriculture

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Textiles

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Mining

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Fishing

Question 39

What was the name of the religious reform movement that challenged the Catholic Church?

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The Reformation

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The Renaissance

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The Crusades

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The Black Death

Question 40

Which of the following was a major impact of the Black Death?

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Reduced population and increased wages

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Improved sanitation and ended feudalism

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Spread Christianity and fought the Mongols

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Protected the king and organized society

Question 41

Which famous medieval king fought in the Crusades and was known as the 'Lionheart'?

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Richard I

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Edward I

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Henry VII

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William the Conqueror

Question 42

What was the name of the important document that limited the powers of the English king?

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The Magna Carta

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The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

Question 43

Who became England's king after the Norman Conquest?

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William, the Conqueror

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Henry I

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Stephen

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Richard the Lionheart

Question 44

What system of government did the Normans establish in England?

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Feudalism

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Democracy

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Monarchy

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Republic

Question 45

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

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To capture Jerusalem from the Muslims

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To find a new trade route to the East

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To spread Christianity throughout Europe

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To overthrow the Roman Empire

Question 46

Which reason is NOT related to the growth of towns and cities in medieval England?

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The end of the feudal system

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More trade and business

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The granting of royal charters

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The rise of the middle class

Question 47

What document limited the king's power?

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Magna Carta

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Habeas Corpus

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Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

Question 48

What was the main reason for the War of the Roses?

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An argument over who would be king

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Religious differences between the Yorkists and Lancastrians

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A fight between the French and English

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A rebellion by the farmers

Question 49

Who was the first ruler of the Tudor family?

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 50

Who became the first Norman king of England after the Battle of Hastings?

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William the Conqueror

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Henry II

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Richard I

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King John

Question 51

What was the primary purpose of the feudal system in medieval England?

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To provide protection and land in return for military service

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To rule the country through a network of local lords

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To create a class of wealthy landowners

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To boost trade and commerce

Question 52

Which significant event took place during the Crusades?

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The Siege of Jerusalem

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The Battle of Hastings

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The signing of the Magna Carta

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The Black Death

Question 53

What was the name of the important document that limited the power of the king?

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The Magna Carta

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The Domesday Book

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The Petition of Right

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The Habeas Corpus Act

Question 54

Which of the following was a leading cause of the Black Death?

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Bubonic plague

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Leprosy

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Smallpox

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The Great Fire of London

Question 55

In Medieval England, who held the greatest authority?

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Kings and queens

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Knights and soldiers

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Farmers and peasants

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Merchants and traders

Question 56

In the Middle Ages, which system allowed people to receive land in return for serving in the army?

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Feudalism

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Crusades

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Manorialism

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Mercantilism

Question 57

The Crusades were religious wars between Christians and Muslims. How did they also contribute to the exchange of knowledge and culture?

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Soldiers shared new ideas, stories, and goods from different lands.

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The Crusades blocked trade and travel between Europe and Asia.

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The Crusades led to the creation of gunpowder and new weapons.

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The Crusades had no impact on the spread of knowledge and culture.

Question 58

What is a unique characteristic often seen in Gothic buildings?

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Pointed arches

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Flat roofs

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Round towers

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Small windows

Question 59

Why did the feudal system decline?

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Kings gained more power and weakened feudal lords.

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Trade and commerce expanded, creating new opportunities and reducing reliance on feudal lords.

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People lived longer, reducing the need for feudal lords' protection.

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The climate warmed, making it easier to grow food and reducing dependence on feudal lords.

Question 60

Who was the leader of the Norman invasion of England in 1066?

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William the Conqueror

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Richard the Lionheart

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King John

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Edward I

Question 61

What system of government was established in England after the Norman Conquest?

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The Feudal System

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The Manorial System

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The Parliamentary System

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The Common Law System

Question 62

What was the primary reason for the Crusades?

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To regain control of Jerusalem from the Muslims

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To expand trade routes to the East

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To spread Christianity to the Middle East

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To explore new lands

Question 63

Who was the English king who signed the Magna Carta?

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King John

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Henry II

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Richard the Lionheart

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Edward I

Question 64

Which period in English history followed the Middle Ages?

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The Tudor Period

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The Renaissance

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The Stuart Period

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The Georgian Period