Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Louis VI, Philip Augustus, and Louis IX were all kings in the line founded
by
a. | Rudolf of Hapsburg. | c. | Hugh Capet, king of France. | b. | Philip the
Fair. | d. | Ferdinand of
Aragon. |
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To strengthen France, Philip IV took all of these actions EXCEPT
a. | forming the Estates-General. | b. | taking control of the cloth trade from the
English. | c. | collecting taxes in an organized way. | d. | granting charters to win townspeoples'
loyalty. |
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William the Conqueror gained his name by defeating
a. | Harold, king of England. | c. | Louis, King of
France. | b. | William, Duke of Normandy. | d. | Edward the Confessor. |
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The Domesday Book was
a. | a list of King William's enemies in England. | b. | a description of the
English court system. | c. | a census and land survey of
England. | d. | a charter granting English nobles certain rights. |
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King Henry II of England's most important contribution to government
was
a. | reforming law courts and beginning the jury system. | b. | establishing
Parliament to represent the people. | c. | giving nobles rights through the Magna
Carta. | d. | defeating France in the Hundred Years' War. |
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Joan of Arc's main goal was
a. | saving France from England. | c. | helping the French
peasants. | b. | helping Charles become king. | d. | starting the
Estates-General. |
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One important result of the Hundred Years' War was
a. | a stronger monarchy in England. | b. | more rights for farm workers and
peasants. | c. | more power for the Pope and the Church. | d. | the establishment of
the Holy Roman Empire. |
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The Holy Roman Emperors believed they were the leaders of Christianity and the
true heirs of
a. | the Pope. | c. | the Byzantine emperors. | b. | Augustus. | d. | Charlemagne. |
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To unify Spain as a Catholic country, Ferdinand and Isabella depended most
heavily on
a. | the educated Moors. | c. | corregidores. | b. | the Spanish Inquisition. | d. | the Holy Roman
Empire. |
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Which of the following was not a result of the Norman invasion of
England?
a. | The English learned French customs and language. | b. | Many English laws
and government practices stayed in effect. | c. | William used feudal government to maintain
control. | d. | William designated an heir so that there would not be any more fighting in England
about who should rule. |
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Which of the following did not result from Henry II's
rule?
a. | Order was restored. | b. | The English court system was
reformed. | c. | Church officials came under the power of the king's courts. | d. | The king's law
became common law all over England. |
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Which of the following did not result from the signing of the
Magna Carta?
a. | a decrease of the king's power | b. | an increase of the nobles'
power | c. | the end of feudal government in England | d. | a complete halt to
the Great Council |
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Which of the following was not a result of the rules of Frederick
I and II?
a. | Nobles regained their power. | b. | Italian city-states regained their
freedom. | c. | German princes broke away from the king's rule. | d. | The Pope
excommunicated Frederick II and called for a crusade against him. |
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement below. a. | Hapsburg | f. | Charles VII | b. | Ferdinand | g. | monarchies | c. | Isabella | h. | Thomas a Becket | d. | Magna Carta | i. | Otto I | e. | Philip the
Fair | j. | dauphin |
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French ruler whose reign began national government
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King of Germany named first Holy Roman Emperor
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Family who served as Holy Roman emperors for about 650 years
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Queen who used the Inquisition to unify Spain
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Countries governed by one ruler
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A document giving nobles certain rights
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King who owed his throne to Joan of Arc
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King of Aragon, one of the "Catholic Monarchs"
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Eldest son of the French king
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Essay - please choose one for 5 points
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What were some of the factors that brought an end to the feudal system?
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Why is the Magna Charta considered so important?
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25.
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How did Ferdinand and Isabella go about bringing unity to
Spain?
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