What was the primary role of cathedrals in medieval Europe?
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They functioned as royal palaces.
They were used as marketplaces.
They served as administrative, spiritual, and educational centers.
They were primarily military fortresses.
2.
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Which architectural feature allowed cathedrals to have high ceilings and large windows?
Wooden beams
Thick walls
Iron reinforcements
Flying buttresses
3.
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How did the construction of cathedrals impact medieval cities economically?
It caused cities to become isolated.
It spurred economic growth and urban development.
It had no significant impact.
It led to economic decline.
4.
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What was a significant consequence of the Black Death in Europe?
It resulted in a significant population decline.
It had no impact on the population.
It led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
It caused the Renaissance to begin.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary focus of northern medieval universities like Paris?
Theology
Medicine
Law
Engineering
6.
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What was the role of the church in medieval universities?
It had no influence.
It controlled the curriculum and granted universities self-governance.
It provided all the funding.
It banned all scientific studies.
7.
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What was a key feature of southern medieval universities like Montpellier?
They focused on engineering.
They had no formal structure.
They were student-led and emphasized medicine and law.
They were exclusively for clergy.
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