Module 5 Church and Society in Western Europe
How were merchant guilds different from craft guilds?
Merchant guilds controlled the number of goods that were traded.
What fraction of it's yearly income did each Christian family to the church in the form of tithes?
1/10
In which of the following ways did the English government change during the Middle Ages?
A parlimentary systemwas started, People were guaranteed basic political rights.
How did France change after the Hundred Years War?
A strong feeling of nationalism began to emerge.
Which of the following was true of cathedrals in the medieval period?
The cathedrals were decorated with all the richness Christians could offer.
What was an effect of the later Crusades?
The pope saw his power lessen.
Which of the following helped lead to an increase in the food supply in Europe?
The use of a new harness for horses.
Which of the following were effects of the plague?
There was a decrease in trade, There was a decrease of the prestige of the Church, There was an increase in the number of serfs leaving manors.
How were German rulers different from French and English kings of the same period?
They controlled fewer royal lands to use as a base of power.
Which of the following were true of medieval towns?
They offered economic and social opportunities, They allowed serfs an opportunity to become free.
Which of the following was a goal of a merchant guild?
To control the number of goods that were traded
What was the goal of the Council of Constance?
To end the Great Schism by choosing a single pope.
Why did Pope Urban the second call for a Crusade?
To gain control of the Holy Land.
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
To guarantee basic political rights.
Why did the armies in later Crusades march to Egypt?
To weaken the Muslim forces.
Why would a pope threaten to excommunicate a king?
To wield power over the ruler.
How did warfare change during the Hundred Years War?
Archers with longbows became more important to the army.
How was the three-field system different from previous systems of farming?
It allowed more food to be produced.
Which of the following was true of the Model Parliament?
It included commoners in the decision-making process of goverment.
Which of the following effects did the Great Famine have on society?
It led to people having more weakend immune systems.
Which of the following was true of the Church during the Middle Ages?
It unified people with a sense of security and belonging.
Which of the following was a problem that troubled the Church during the Medieval period?
Many bishops participated in the practice of selling positions in the Church.
Why was Henry the fourth excommunicated?
He ordered the pope to step down.
How did Philip the second strengthen the central government?
He sent bailiffs to every district to collect taxes.
Why was William the Conqueror important in England?
He unified control of the lands and laid the foundation for centrailized goverment.