Unit 5: The Middle Ages Review

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Which of the following best describes the feudal system? A centralized government where the king has all the power, A political system based on the exchange of land for loyalty and service, An economic system that promotes free trade between nations, A form of democracy where all people have equal rights

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A political system based on the exchange of land for loyalty and service

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In the feudal system, what role did the vassals play?

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They received land in exchange for military service and loyalty.

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What was the primary reason manorialism developed as an economic system in medieval Europe?

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The need for self-sufficiency due to constant warfare and weak central government

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In manorialism, what was the role of serfs?

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They worked the land for the lord in exchange for protection and a place to live.

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Which of these factors contributed to the rise of feudalism in medieval Europe? The need for organized armies to defend against frequent invasions, The development of centralized kingdoms with powerful rulers, The spread of Renaissance ideas focused on individual rights, The absence of a need for protection or local defense

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The need for organized armies to defend against frequent invasions

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The primary purpose of the Magna Carta when it was created in 1215 was to:

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Limit the power of the king and protect barons' rights

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Which important political idea did the Magna Carta introduce?

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The idea that the king must obey the law

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How did the Magna Carta impact the development of modern democracy?

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It set the precedent that rulers are not above the law

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Which of the following rights was established by the Magna Carta?
The right to bear arms,
The right to a fair trial and due process,
The right to free speech,
The right to vote for the king

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The right to a fair trial and due process

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The Magna Carta inspired future legal documents, including which of the following? The United Nations Charter, The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, The Declaration of the Rights of Women, The English Bill of Rights of 1689

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The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights