7th Grade SS Chapter 5 The Decline of Feudalism

How did Henry II improve English law? a)by strengthening common law and the role of judges and juries b)introduced Model Parliament which gave a voice in government to common people, as well as to nobles c)he introduced the Magna Carta, agreeing to observe common law and the traditional rights of the nobles and the Church. d)all of the above

a

How did the Hundred Years' War contribute to the decline of feudalism? A. Hiring soldiers made monarchs less dependent on vassals. B. Serfs ran away from the manors to fight in the battles. C. Nobles insisted that monarchs consult them about new taxes. D. England refused to let go of its claims to land in France.

a

What action by an English king gave ordinary people a voice in government? A. calling the Model Parliament B. putting a seal on Magna Carta C. issuing the Constitutions of Clarendon D. closing Canterbury Cathedral

a

What is one reason why the battle in 1429 had a different outcome from the battle in 1364? A. Joan of Arc led the French. B. The English had heavy armor. C. The French used the crossbow. D. Peasants fought for the English.

a

Which of these was a reform made by King Henry II of England? A. Trials were held before a royal judge. B. Ordinary people elected their rulers. C. Nobles had to let their serfs go free. D. England paid soldiers to be in the army.

a

Habeas corpus means that people cannot be held indefinitely in jail unless A. they want to. B. a court consents. C. the king orders it. D. the Church requests it.

b

How did King Edward I improve English law? a)by strengthening common law and the role of judges and juries b)introduced Model Parliament which gave a voice in government to common people, as well as to nobles c)he introduced the Magna Carta, agreeing to observe common law and the traditional rights of the nobles and the Church d)all of the above

b

How did political changes in England weaken feudalism? A. Serfs had to live on the land that they farmed. B. Nobles lost power to the king or common people. C. Constant conflict led to a loss of social order. D. Authority in government was given to the Church.

b

How did the plague increase the power of the common people? A. Sick people moved into the castles. B. It created a shortage of workers. C. Lords were more likely to die from it. D. Monarchs accused lords of spreading it.

b

What was one human activity that contributed to the spread of the bubonic plague? A. bathing too often B. trading with Asia C. eating rotten food D. keeping mice as pets

b

What was the Model Parliament, and why was it created? a)it strengthened common law and the role of judges and juries b)it gave a voice in government to common people, as well as to nobles c)by observing common law and the traditional rights of the nobles and the Church d)all of the above

b

According to the Magna Carta, someone could not be tried for a crime unless there were people who would testify that they saw it. Which quote says this? A. B."To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay, right or justice." C."No bailiff [official] for the future shall, upon his own unsupported complaint, put anyone to his ''law,'' without credible [believable] witnesses brought for this purpose." D."No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned...or in any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him nor send upon him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers [social equals] or by the law of the land."

c

How did King John improve English law? a)by strengthening common law and the role of judges and juries b)introduced Model Parliament which gave a voice in government to common people, as well as to nobles c)he introduced the Magna Carta, agreeing to observe common law and the traditional rights of the nobles and the Church. d)all of the above

c

How did the plague make life harder for Jews in Europe? A. They had to move into the big cities. B. They got sick more than other people. C. They were often blamed for the disease. D. Their food was not always safe to eat.

c

The event of 1164 led to conflict between King Henry II and A. royal judges and juries. B. common people of England. C. the Roman Catholic Church. D. monarch and nobles of France.

c

What changes did the Magna Carta bring about in English government? a)it strengthened common law and the role of judges and juries b)it gave a voice in government to common people, as well as to nobles c)by observing common law and the traditional rights of the nobles and the Church d)all of the above

c

What technological advantage helped the English win many early battles of the Hundred Years' War? A. gunpowder B. heavy armor C. the longbow D. larger horses

c

What was the purpose of Magna Carta? A. to make the Church weaker B. to give the king more power C. to strengthen common law D. to protect the rights of nobles

c

Why was Thomas Becket killed? A. He helped the French defeat the English. B. He led the nobles in trying to take power. C. He sided with the Church against the king. D. He tried to stop the peasants from rebelling.

c

Why was the plague called the Black Death? a)the dark, evil nature of the disease b)because people with the disease where quarantined in dark rooms c)from black-and-blue swellings that appeared on the skin of victims d)all of the above

c

How was the plague spread? s)blood b)air c)food d)fleas

d

People in England came to believe that Magna Carta promised a trial by jury for anyone charged with a crime. The idea of trial by jury is suggested in Magna Carta in the phrase... A. B."To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay, right or justice." C."No bailiff [official] for the future shall, upon his own unsupported complaint, put anyone to his ''law,'' without credible [believable] witnesses brought for this purpose." D."No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned...or in any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him nor send upon him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers [social equals] or by the law of the land."

d

Which date goes with an event on the timeline that took place in France? A. 1215 B. 1295 C. 1381 D. 1429

d

Which development in the Hundred Years' War was partly a response to Joan of Arc? A. loss of royal authority B. increase in foot soldiers C. more powerful weapons D. stronger national identity

d

Which of these events took place during the Hundred Years' War? A. Thomas Becket was killed. B. The Model Parliament met. C. Magna Carta was established. D. Bubonic plague reached Europe.

d

What areas of the world were affected by the spread of the plague in the 14th century? a)Europe b)Asia c)India d)Middle East e)England f)all of the above

f