Middle Ages 2024

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What best describes the relationship under feudalism?

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In exchange for land and protection, people swore loyalty and service to those who granted this protection.

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Why did feudalism begin in Western Europe?

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Because people sought protection from the invaders

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What was the responsibility of the Lord of the manor to those who pledged their loyalty to him?

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To protect them

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What were the kings’ obligations in the feudal system?

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Gave land to his trusted lords

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Which of the following is true about feudalism?
Options:
It was designed to promote political and economic equality,
It was controlled by the powerful middle class,
It was intended to provide opportunities for social mobility,
It was based on reciprocal obligations and allegiances.

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It was based on reciprocal obligations and allegiances.

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What did the Magna Carta do for the English people?

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It gave basic rights to all English citizens.

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Which of the following best describes the main idea of the Magna Carta? A noble was more powerful than the king, Nobody should rule over a country, The king has total control of the people he ruled, The power of the king is limited and it gave basic rights to all English citizens

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The power of the king is limited and it gave basic rights to all English citizens

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What was the original intent of the Magna Carta?

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To restore the rights of the nobles

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What did the Magna Carta’s Great Council eventually grow into?

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The English Parliament, which was the first democratic, legislative body in modern Europe.

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What was the major result that came out of the Magna Carta?

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Feudalism and its hierarchical structure was weakened throughout Europe