HIST 1111: QUIZ 3

Why was life as a nun or missionary appealing to people in the Middle Ages?

It was one of the few places where people would receive any education and power

Why is the Domesday book such an important historical document?

It is the oldest public record in England and the most significant historical survey in the history of Europe

How did the Magna Carta lead to the first Baron's war?

After it failed to achieve peace, the barons rebelled against King John and attempted to replace him on the throne

How did the Catholic Church derive part of its wealth?

All of these answers

What were some of the uses for ships during the Viking Age?

All of these answers

Why is Charlemagne considered to be the greatest ruler of the Carolingian Dynasty?

All of these answers

What work tasks did peasants carry out in their daily lives?

Anything determined by the lord of the manor: plowing, haying, building roads and clearing forests

How was daily rural live in Medieval Europe organized?

Around the agrarian calendar, peasants spend most of their time working the land

How was the Black Death thought to be transmitted from central Asia to Europe?

By fleas on black rats that traveled on merchant ships

How was the lord of the manor supported economically?

From his landholdings and obligatory contributions from the peasants who fell under his jurisdiction

Comparing Harold's success at the Battle of Stamford and loss at the Battle of Hastings, which of the following factors contributed to his ultimate defeat to William II of Normandy?

Harold's army was poorly prepared, and had approximately 3000 less troops than William

How did the Pope become such a powerful figure in Medieval Europe?

He was seen as God's representative on Earth, and people looked to him for guidance on how to live

What were some of the reasons behind the military strength of the Germanic tribes?

Men began battle training at a young age and warriors were intensely devoted to their tribe and chieftain

How was feudal society structured?

On the basis of land ownership; society was ordered around relationships derived from the holding of land

What subjects were studied at universities in Medieval Europe?

Philosophy and theology

Where did the Germanic Tribes' love of battle come from?

Religious practices; two of the most important gods, were gods of war

Why did Joan of Arc feel compelled to help the French army to victory over the English?

She had a vision of three saints who told her to drive out the English and return Charles VII to the throne

What was Joan of Arc's role in the Hundred Year's War?

She led the French to victory over the English resulting in the crowning of Charles VII of France

What was the chronological order of the phases of conflict in the Hundred Years' War?

The Edwardian Era War, The Caroline War, The Lancastrian War

What event compounded the effect of the Black Death, resulting in even more deaths?

The Great Famine which led to a catastrophic shortage of food in Europe

Who was fighting in the Edwardian Era War and what were they fighting for?

The Kingdoms of England and France for control of the French throne

What was the Magna Carta?

The first document imposed upon a King of England to limit his powers by law and protect civil rights

Which of the following accurately describes the reason that the Crusades began?

The pope called for a march to the Holy Land to drive out the Muslims forces that had settled there

What were some of the impacts of the Crusades?

They reopened the Mediterranean to trade and travel and engaged in commerce with local populations while marching

Why did William the Conqueror create the Domesday Book?

To understand the financial resources of his Kingdom and determine what taxes were owed to the crown