Feudalism's Power Struggles

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Reasons the Catholic Pope gained power.

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The Pope was seen as God's representative on Earth, controlled vast land and wealth, was looked to as a leader after the fall of Rome.

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The Roman Catholic Church in the west split from the Eastern Orthodox Church in

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The Great Schism

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Difference between monks and friars?

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Monks live in monasteries and focus on prayer, while friars travel and work among people.

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Excommunication from the church would result in:

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Not being able to go to heaven because you wouldn't be able to take the sacraments.

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Role of the church during Medieval Europe (EXCEPT):
- The church was much less influential than the king and queen.
- The church was wealthy from receiving taxes and land holdings.
- The church was the center of religious and social life.
- The church provided leadership during an unstable time.

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The church was much less influential than the king and queen.

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The plague made its way from Asia to Europe primarily through:

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Trade routes that connected Asia and Europe.

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Which statement proves that the plague 'took power and control away from lords and put it back in the hands of kings and the common people'? Options: 'The plague weakened the power of the lords, allowing kings and commoners to gain more influence.', 'The lords continued to rule with absolute authority during the plague.', 'The economy remained stable and unchanged despite the plague.', 'The plague only affected the health of the population, not the structure of power.'

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'The plague weakened the power of the lords, allowing kings and commoners to gain more influence.'

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One of the most important results of the Magna Carta was:

• Habeas Corpus (the right to a fair trial)
• Probable Cause (a good reason for searches)
• Representative Government
• Higher wages for peasants

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Habeas Corpus (the right to a fair trial)

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How did the Magna Carta limit the King’s power?

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establishing that the King was subject to the law

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What was the significance of the 1st Crusade?

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Christian Knights captured Jerusalem.