CKLA Unit 2 Mid Unit Assessment Practice

Front

Who had more power in the Middle Ages, a serf or a lord?

Back

A lord had more power.

Front

Who reformed the English legal system?

Back

King Henry II

Front

Why did the Battle of Hastings take place?

Back

It was a battle to determine who would be the king of England - Harold or William.

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about the Black Death in the Middle Ages?

Back

It killed very few people, even though many became sick.

Front

Which is a work of art that depicts the Battle of Hastings?

Back

Bayeux Tapestry.

Front

What was the social hierarchy in the Middle Ages?

Back

The social hierarchy included kings, lords, knights, and serfs.

Front

What role did the feudal system play in the Middle Ages?

Back

The feudal system structured society around relationships derived from the holding of land in exchange for service or labor.

Front

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

Back

The Magna Carta limited the powers of the king and laid the foundation for modern democracy.

Front

What were the main causes of the Black Death?

Back

The Black Death was caused by the bubonic plague, spread by fleas on rats and through human contact.

Front

How did the Black Death affect the population of Europe?

Back

The Black Death led to a significant decrease in the population, resulting in labor shortages and social changes.