Unit 2 Test- Medieval Europe Master Copy A

Which of the following is NOT true of the Magna Carta?

• It increased the king’s power and authority.

• It guaranteed a free man’s right to a trial by his peers.

• It eventually became the basis for English constitutional law.

• It resulted from a dispute between King John and his barons.

Answer explanation

The statement "It increased the king’s power and authority" is NOT true of the Magna Carta, as it actually limited the king's power and established legal rights for subjects, particularly regarding trials.

Which of the following was an economic change brought by the Commercial Revolution?

• The practice of minting coins was replaced by the barter system.

• The institution of banking flourished and spread throughout Europe.

• Factories replaced artisans as the main producers of textiles and soap.

• Competition and profit were discouraged, and the idea of public property emerged.

Answer explanation

The Commercial Revolution led to the flourishing of banking institutions across Europe, facilitating trade and commerce, unlike the other options which misrepresent economic changes of the period.

What negative effect did the Great Famine have on the manorial system?

• Nobles and clergy began moving to the cities.

• People switched from agriculture to trade as a means of earning a living.

• People stopped developing new agricultural techniques to increase food production.

• Thousands of peasants fled to the cities, leaving fewer workers to farm the fields.

Answer explanation

The Great Famine caused thousands of peasants to flee to cities, resulting in a labor shortage on farms. This migration weakened the manorial system as fewer workers were available to cultivate the land.

Who won the Hundred Years’ War?

• Italy

• France

• England

• Flanders

Answer explanation

France won the Hundred Years' War against England, which lasted from 1337 to 1453. The conflict ended with the French reclaiming territories and solidifying their control, marking a significant shift in power.

What groups were separated by the Schism of 1054?

• Normans and Anglo-Saxons

• Viking raiders and Viking settlers

• French Catholics and Italian Catholics

• the western and eastern Christian churches

Answer explanation

The Schism of 1054 divided Christianity into the Western Church (Roman Catholic) and the Eastern Church (Eastern Orthodox), marking a significant religious and cultural split.

Which Carolingian became king of the Franks in 768 and then greatly expanded Frankish territory?

• Otto I

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

• Charles Martel

Answer explanation

Charlemagne became king of the Franks in 768 and is known for significantly expanding Frankish territory, establishing a vast empire in Western Europe. Otto I, Clovis, and Charles Martel were important figures but did not match this timeline.

What was a factor that contributed to the growth of a modern economy?

• decline of banking

• natural disasters

• guilds

• a long period of wartime

Answer explanation

Guilds played a crucial role in the growth of a modern economy by regulating trade, setting standards, and providing training for craftsmen, which fostered economic stability and development.

What was an effect of the Crusades?

• a. a closer connection between Europeans and the eastern Mediterranean region

• b. a repaired relationship between Christians and Muslims

• c. the reemergence of Constantinople as a prosperous capital

• d. decreased trade between countries throughout Europe

Answer explanation

The Crusades facilitated increased contact between Europeans and the eastern Mediterranean, leading to cultural exchanges and trade, making option a the correct choice. The other options do not accurately reflect the outcomes of the Crusades.

What was the effect of the Magna Carta?

• It freed the serfs in England.

• It limited the power of the English king.

• It increased the power of the English king.

• It established separation between church and state.

Answer explanation

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was a pivotal document that limited the power of the English king, establishing the principle that everyone, including the monarch, is subject to the law.

Which of the following was true of the Viking raids?

• Vikings were known for waging long wars to gain new lands.

• Viking longboats were used for sea travel but could not navigate rivers.

• Vikings often targeted monasteries due to the presence of silver and treasure.

Answer explanation

Vikings often targeted monasteries because they were wealthy, containing silver and treasures, making them attractive and relatively undefended targets during raids.