Question 1

Identify the following term(s).
-medieval

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Question 2

The Council of Clermont in 1095 brought

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The Council of Clermont in 1095 brought Pope Urban II's call for the First Crusade. At this council, Urban II called for a holy war to retake Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control. This led to a series of Crusades that lasted several centuries.

Question 3

During the revival of Western Europe (1000-1200), the population nearly doubled, in part, because of

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Technological innovations such as a new type of plow and efficient draft harnesses for pulling wagons allowed farmers to increase crop yields and transport goods more efficiently, leading to more food availability and economic growth.

Question 4

The Bayeux Tapestry was designed and executed by:

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Although the exact identity of the designer and embroiderers of the Bayeux Tapestry is unknown, it is widely believed that it was made by women, possibly members of a nunnery, due to the intricate and delicate nature of the embroidery as well as the presence of multiple depictions of women throughout the tapestry.

Question 5

The movement for reformed monasticism under the austere Rule of Benedict included which of the following changes:

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The movement for reformed monasticism under the austere Rule of Benedict included all of the changes mentioned in the options, i.e., independence of the monastery from local secular politics, poverty, prayer at specified intervals, and hard labor. These changes were aimed at promoting discipline, simplicity, and devotion among the monks.

Question 6

Justice and governance at the local level was usually provided by whom?

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Justice and governance at the local level during the Middle Ages were usually provided by the lord of the manor, who held authority over a specific area of land and was responsible for maintaining order and resolving disputes among the peasants and tenants living on his property. The lord of the manor was supported by a group of officials and advisers, including a steward, bailiff, and court clerk, who assisted him in administering justice and enforcing the law.

Question 7

Which of the following is not responsible for the success of many cities in Italy and Flanders?

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While many Italian and Flemish cities did have access to agricultural lands, it was not a defining factor in their success. Their success was primarily due to their specialization in trade and manufacturing, their independence, and their adoption of laws promoting freedom for serfs who moved to the city. They also had access to abundant coinage, which facilitated trade and commerce.

Question 8

A major center of pilgrimage in England due to the martyrdom of Thomas Becket was:

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Canterbury was the major center of pilgrimage in England due to the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury. Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170, and his shrine became a popular destination for pilgrims from all over Europe.

Question 9

The Varangians who ruled early Russia were

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The Varangians, also known as the Rus, were Swedish Vikings who established themselves as rulers in early Russia. They founded the city of Novgorod and later Kiev, and their rule gave rise to the Kievan Rus, the predecessor to modern Russia.

Question 10

Identify the following term(s).
-Charlemagne

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Question 11

A problem within the church was simony, or

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Simony refers to the act of buying and selling of ecclesiastical appointments, such as bishoprics or abbacies. This was a problem within the church as it allowed people to essentially purchase positions of power and influence within the church hierarchy, rather than earning them through merit or a calling to service.

Question 12

In addition to providing many charitable services, one of the most important effects of monasticism was:

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Monasticism played a crucial role in preserving literacy and learning during the Middle Ages. Monks were some of the only people who could read and write, and they spent their time transcribing and translating ancient Latin texts. They also established schools and libraries, passing on knowledge and culture to future generations.

Question 13

The term investiture controversy refers to the

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The investiture controversy was a power struggle between the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope over who had the ultimate authority to appoint and invest bishops in imperial lands. It lasted from the 11th to the 12th century and had significant implications for the relationship between the church and state in medieval Europe.

Question 14

Books within the Catholic church to guide priests about appropriate penance for sin were called:

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Books within the Catholic church to guide priests about appropriate penance for sin were called penitentials.

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about the Crusades?

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After 1071, the Seljuk Turk threat to pilgrims had actually increased, rather than subsided. This was a major contributing factor to the call for the Crusades.

Question 16

In Kievan Russia, the manorial agricultural system of western Europe never developed, instead power derived from

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Question 17

As a result of the Crusades, Europeans were exposed to all of the following except

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The Crusades did not introduce access to classical Latin works, particularly those of Aristotle, to Europeans. These works had already been translated and were available in Europe before the Crusades.

Question 18

One early Russian chronicle reports that Vladimir I rejected Judaism due to doubts about a powerful god who would let the ancient Jewish kingdom be destroyed, and he chose Orthodox Christianity over Islam because:

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Vladimir I rejected Islam because it forbade alcohol consumption, which he was unwilling to give up.

Question 19

The reform monastic movement started in France was centered at

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The reform monastic movement started in France was centered at Cluny. Cluny became one of the largest and most influential monasteries in Europe during the Middle Ages, and its reform movement spread to other monasteries throughout Europe.

Question 20

One of the most significant sources of conflict for western Europe between 1000 and 1400 was

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During the period between 1000 and 1400, there was a continuous struggle for power between the church and state in western Europe. The church had immense influence and control over people's lives, and the rulers strove to assert their authority. This led to conflicts between the two, which had a significant impact on the political and social structures of western Europe during this time.

Quiz 11: Christian Societies Emerge in Europe

Identify the following term(s). -medieval