Medieval Europe
How did the famine and the plague affect the population of Europe in the 1300s?
They killed millions and led people to move to cites.
Which of the following is the best definition of a census?
a count of a population and its property
One result of the Great Famine in Europe was
an increase in death rates.
As part of the Magna Carta, England's Parliament had the power to
approve or reject the king's proposals.
Which of these changes did William the Conqueror make after taking power in England?
established a central government through feudalism
One effect of the Crusades was that the Catholic Church
grew in power and authority.
Which description best summarizes why the feudal system benefited all its members?
interdependence
The term Anglo-Saxon refers to people who
migrated into England from Germanic regions of Europe.
The end of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of a new era called
the Middle Ages.
What was a main purpose of church orders?
to strengthen the role of the Church
How much of Europe's population died from the plague in the 1300s?
30-40 percent
In what way was the feudal system like the Roman Empire?
Both provided structure to people's lives.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, which best describes Europe's political situation?
Europe had no centralized government.
How did the development of different languages further divide Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Speaking different languages meant people from different areas could no longer communicate easily with each other.
Why would a lord face at least as much danger from invaders as a peasant would?
The lord would have more to lose, in terms of wealth and property.