Question 1

What were some reasons for the decline in the crusading movement in the Holy Land? Explain the Crusades conducted within Europe. What is significant about the crusading phenomenon in the Middle Ages?

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Question 2

Which of the following was not a major economic trend in the High Middle Ages?

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The gradual withering of the money economy was not a major trend in the High Middle Ages. In fact, there was a significant growth in the money economy during this period, with the widespread use of coins and the development of banking systems. The other options listed were major economic trends during the High Middle Ages.

Question 3

England's period of stable Anglo-Saxon rule was followed immediately by

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After the period of stable Anglo-Saxon rule, England was conquered by Danish rulers Swein Forkbeard and then his son Cnut.

Question 4

Radiating from the Ile-de-France in the north, the Capetian kings expanded their control to the Mediterranean coast by

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The Capetian kings expanded their control to the Mediterranean coast by campaigning against local heretics, the Albigensians, in what is known as the Albigensian Crusade. This was part of their strategy to consolidate power and extend their influence across France.

Question 5

Using Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII, what central issue was involved pertaining to the Investiture Controversy?

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The Investiture Controversy was a conflict between the Church and secular rulers, particularly the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, over the issue of who had the power to appoint high-ranking Church officials. Pope Gregory VII argued that only the Church had the right to make such appointments, while Henry IV claimed that laymen, including kings, should have a say in these appointments. This conflict was central to the Investiture Controversy.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about Europe between 900 and 1300 is not true?

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Religion remained a central aspect of European society during the period between 900 and 1300, with the Catholic Church becoming particularly influential. The Crusades, which began in 1096, were a series of religious wars fought by European Christians against Muslims in the Holy Land, further emphasizing the importance of religion during this time.

Question 7

The communes in Italy were unusual and radical because

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Question 8

The term agricultural specialization can be described as all of the following except

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Agricultural specialization was not limited to a small area of Italy, it occurred in many different regions and countries throughout history. Therefore, C is the only answer that does not accurately describe agricultural specialization.

Question 9

The most striking development in the papacy during the High Middle Ages was

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Question 10

Unlike Germany, France

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France produced a dynasty that enjoyed prestige, a stable succession, and good relations with the church. Unlike Germany, France did not have local territorial powers to obstruct unity, but it did have a stronger central power base than Germany. Additionally, France was not under Carolingian rule throughout the medieval period and did not remain divided into small territories until the thirteenth century.

Question 11

Post-Carolingian states faced the challenge of

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Post-Carolingian states faced the challenge of achieving territorial integrity due to the fragmentation of the Carolingian Empire. They also faced complicated relations among powerful interest groups such as regional lords and church officials. Additionally, new ideas about the state and its function emerged, including the development of feudalism and the idea of a monarch as a ruler by divine right. All of these factors contributed to the challenges faced by post-Carolingian states.

Question 12

Alarmed by the Mongol onslaught, Pope Innocent VI attempted to convert the Mongol khan to Christianity. What was the result of this attempt?

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Question 13

The guilds engaged in all of the following except

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Guilds did not typically compete intensely in a free-market system. Rather, they aimed to regulate production and maintain a stable market for their members' products.

Question 14

The investiture controversy

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The investiture controversy involved a fundamental ideological dispute over whether the emperor or the pope was God's agent on earth, weakened the Holy Roman Empire, and ended in an agreement that only after the church gave bishops their spiritual authority could kings invest them with secular power. Additionally, improving the moral and intellectual caliber of the clergy throughout Europe was a significant issue during this period.

Question 15

Which of the following illustrates the developing church hierarchical structure of the church of the Middle Ages?

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Question 16

Which of the following does not accurately describe a medieval castle?

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Castles appeared in Europe before the period of the Crusades, with the earliest ones dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries.

Question 17

As the Saxons made Germany into the pre-eminent power in Europe, they

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The Saxons did not have a common German identity to unify the various tribes, so they faced that challenge while expanding their power through German expansion into Slavic lands. They also expanded into Italy and gained the title of Emperor, attempting to control the power of the church. Therefore, all of these statements are accurate.

Question 18

Food production increased significantly during the High Middle Ages because

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All of these factors contributed to the significant increase in food production during the High Middle Ages. A warmer climate allowed for longer growing seasons and better crop yields, the use of horses as draft animals increased efficiency in cultivation and transportation, the introduction of the heavy plow allowed for deeper tilling and easier cultivation of heavy soils, and more land was cleared and cultivated to meet the growing demand for food.

Question 19

The three-field system meant that

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The three-field system allowed for one-third of the land to lie fallow each year, meaning it was not planted and instead allowed to regain its fertility. This increased overall productivity and was a major agricultural innovation in medieval Europe. The system did not necessarily involve giving every peasant three fields, nor did it necessarily result in an increase in oat production or involve ownership by lords and the church.

Question 20

What problem(s) was/were faced by the West Frankish Kingdom in 843?

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The West Frankish Kingdom in 843 was facing the problem of great internal diversity as it was a highly decentralized state with a diverse population and regional identities. This led to challenges in governance, communication, and unity among different groups within the kingdom. None of the other options mentioned are relevant to the political situation in 843.

Quiz 9: The Expansion of Europe in the High Middle Ages, 900-1300