Chapter 9 Test

Question 0

Common Law

Answer 0

A law that was the same for all people

Question 1

William the conqueror

Answer 1

He

Question 2

Pope Urban II

Answer 2

The

Question 3

Concordat of Wormst

Answer 3

The agreement that solved the investiture issue between the church and the holy Roman Emperors.

Question 4

Crusades

Answer 4

A holy war by the Catholic Church to take back the holy land

Question 5

Isabella

Answer 5

Ruler who used the Inquisition to help unify Spain.

Question 6

Vernacular

Answer 6

Everyday language of ordinary people.

Question 7

Chaucer

Answer 7

Writer who penned the “Canterbury Tales” that gave a colorful picture of Medieval Life

Question 8

Black Death

Answer 8

Plague that spread throughout Europe killing 1/3 of the population

Question 9

Joan of Arc

Answer 9

Peasant woman who led French troops to victory against the English in the Hundred Years’ War.

Question 10

Why was the Magna Carta important?

Answer 10

It asserted that the monarch must obey the law and give rights to all people

Question 11

Under whose reign did the development of an early jury system take place?

Answer 11

Henry II

Question 12

What was the chief goal of the crusades?

Answer 12

To free the holy land from the Turks.

Question 13

What does the Reconquista refer to?

Answer 13

The campaign to drive the Muslims out of Spain.

Question 14

What were the key features of Gothic Architecture?

Answer 14

Churches with pointed arches, high ceilings, and flying buttresses.

Question 15

What two countries fought in the Hundred Years War?

Answer 15

England and France

Question 16

Why is Joan of Arc remembered and revered?

Answer 16

She helped unite France which eventually led to France victory over the English in the Hundred Years War.

Question 17

Three religions in chronological order?

Answer 17

Judaism -> Christianity -> Islam

Question 18

Recognize and briefly explain the four ideas about government and law that emerged in England that have influenced the modern world.

Answer 18

The idea that there are laws for all people including the monarch became the basis for English Common law. Early juries were the basis for today’s grand jury and trial jury. Henry II brought both of these ideas about. The Magna Carta asserted the monarch must obey the law and rights were given to all people. it could also be said to be the basis for the U.S. Government,

Question 19

What were four important causes and long lasting effects/ results of the Crusades?

Answer 19

Causes:
~A desire to free the Holy Land from the Turks/ Muslims.
~A desire to win wealth and land
~A search for adventure
~Some Europeans desire to escape trouble at home.
Effects: (first four)
~Bitter legacy of Religious hatred
~Increased trade led to the Growth of a money economy and the rise of cities
~Rise of pope’s and king’s power
~Renting land helps to free the serfs

Question 20

Explain why the High Middle Ages were known as a time of crisis using three specific examples (Hundred Years War, Black Death, Church Reforms). Then, be sure to explain each example thoroughly and how it relates to a time of crisis. (CEMP(

Answer 20

The high Middle Ages were a time of crisis due to a number of reasons. Three of the most important were: 1.) The Hundred Years War 2.) The Black Death 3.) Church Reform. The Hundred Years War was fought between England and France as each country developed a sense of nationalism. After many English victories, Joan of Arc rallied the French troops to help defeat the English to help take back land the French had lost. The Black Death spread throughout Europe during the 1300’s. Fleas on rats that were transported on trading ships helped spread the disease that helped kill one out of three people. The Church was unable to provide effective leadership or help others because many priests and monks died from the plague. Due to lack of leadership, many reformers such as John Wycliffe and Jan Hus challenged the church to reform itself and its practices.