Question 1

Which of the following people is considered the world's first feminist writer?
A)Lucretta Borgia
B)Beatrice of Hildebrand
C)Boccaccio
D)Christine de Pisan

Accepted Answer

Christine de Pisan, a French writer from the 14th century, is considered the world's first feminist writer for her work advocating for women's rights and education.

Question 2

A painting or drawing technique that emphasizes gradations of light and shade upon the subject is called
A)contrapposto.
B)chiaroscuro.
C)impressionism.
D)realism.

Accepted Answer

Chiaroscuro refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create the illusion of depth and volume in a painting or drawing. This technique emphasizes gradations of light and shade to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject.

Question 3

Which of the following cities produced the "third" pope at a 1409 ecumenical council designed to heal the Great Schism?
A)Milan
B)Pisa
C)Capri
D)Piacere

Accepted Answer

The city of Pisa produced the "third" pope at the 1409 ecumenical council, which was designed to heal the Great Schism between the Roman Catholic Church and the Avignon Papacy. The council elected Alexander V as pope, who was recognized by the Council of Constance in 1417 as a legitimate pope.

Question 4

Discuss the Black Death and its impact on medieval Europe.

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Question 5

The war that began as squabbling over the throne of Charles IV is now known as
A)the French Revolution.
B)the Great Game.
C)the War of the Roses.
D)the Hundred Years' War.

Accepted Answer

The War of the Roses was a series of dynastic wars fought between supporters of two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the houses of Lancaster and York. It began in 1455 and ended in 1487 with the victory of the Lancastrian Henry VII, who founded the Tudor dynasty. The squabbling over the throne of Charles IV did not lead to the French Revolution or the Great Game. The Hundred Years' War was a separate conflict fought between England and France from 1337 to 1453.

Question 6

What specific part of the human anatomy did the Black Death affect?
A)skin;black rash
B)lungs;akin to pleural pneumonia
C)lymphatic system;lymph nodes
D)circulatory system;blood-borne disease

Accepted Answer

The Black Death primarily affected the lymphatic system, causing severe swelling and inflammation of the lymph nodes, which became painful and could turn black in color. This is why the disease is also known as the "bubonic plague." While it could also affect the respiratory system and circulatory system, the lymphatic system was the specific part of the human anatomy most affected.

Question 7

Where did the Black Death originate?
A)in France along the River Seine
B)in Asia where it was spread by the Mongols
C)in Asia Minor among the remnants of the Eastern Empire
D)in Great Britain along the Thames

Accepted Answer

The Black Death is believed to have originated in Asia, specifically in Central Asia or China, where it was then spread by the Mongol Empire through trade and conquest.

Question 8

Wycliffe and his band of followers were called which of the following?
A)Lombards
B)Lollards
C)Adventists
D)Anarchists

Accepted Answer

Wycliffe's followers were called Lollards.

Question 9

Discuss the decline of the Catholic Church during this period of history and the underlying causes of its decline.

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Question 10

The death of Charles IV of France in 1328 ended the Capet line of monarchs and opened up claims to the French throne by
A)the Germans.
B)the papacy.
C)the English.
D)the Turks.

Accepted Answer

The end of the Capet line of monarchs allowed for multiple claims to the French throne including one by Edward III of England, who believed he had a legitimate claim through his mother, Isabella, who was the sister of the recently deceased Charles IV. This would ultimately lead to the start of the Hundred Years' War. The Germans, papacy, and Turks did not have any legitimate claims to the French throne at this time.

Question 11

The act of selling church leadership positions to the highest bidder regardless of qualifications is called
A)simony.
B)indulgences.
C)parsimony.
D)extreme unction.

Accepted Answer

Simony refers to the buying or selling of church positions or privileges, including the sale of leadership positions to the highest bidder regardless of qualifications. This practice was condemned by the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages.

Question 12

In Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales,where are the travelers going?
A)Lourdes
B)Paris
C)Canterbury
D)Rome

Accepted Answer

The travelers in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales are on a pilgrimage to the city of Canterbury, specifically to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket.

Question 13

Describe social realism and its expression in medieval literature and art.

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Question 14

According to the text,the war was particularly effective in ending which of the following things?
A)use of the foot soldier
B)horses
C)feudalism
D)monarchy

Accepted Answer

The war effectively ended feudalism as it destroyed the existing feudal system and weakened the power of the nobility, leading to the rise of powerful centralized states. The other options (A, B, and D) were not particularly affected by the war in this manner.

Question 15

In 1358,French peasants staged an angry protest known as ________ that took the lives of hundreds of noblemen before it was suppressed by the French king.
A)the Junkers
B)the Libertat
C)the Jacquerie
D)the French Revolution

Accepted Answer

The Jacquerie was a peasant revolt that took place in France in 1358. The revolt was caused by social inequality and economic hardship, as the peasants were dissatisfied with the feudal system and the nobles who controlled their land and resources. The revolt was marked by violence and destruction, with hundreds of noblemen being killed by the peasants. The revolt was eventually suppressed by the French king, who used military force to restore order. The other options, the Junkers, Libertat, and French Revolution, are not historically accurate or relevant to the time period of the Jacquerie.

Question 16

Explain the origins of the Hundred Years' War.

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Question 17

The relocation of the papacy from Rome to ________ is generally recognized as the beginning of the Great Schism.
A)Vichy
B)Avignon
C)Constantinople
D)Vatican City

Accepted Answer

The relocation of the papacy from Rome to Avignon in France in 1309 marked the beginning of the Avignon Papacy, which lasted until 1377. The Great Schism, which lasted from 1378 to 1417, was a split within the Catholic Church that resulted from the election of two popes, one in Rome and one in Avignon.

Question 18

The early,innovative composer of Church music who successfully unified the parts of the Mass into a single musical composition was
A)Lorenzetti.
B)Machaut.
C)Pucelle.
D)Giotto.

Accepted Answer

The early, innovative composer of church music who successfully unified the parts of the Mass into a single musical composition was Guillaume de Machaut, a French poet and composer of the Ars Nova musical style in the 14th century. His composition Messe de Nostre Dame is considered a musical masterpiece and a landmark in the history of Western music.

Question 19

The realistic sculptures of six Old Testament prophets surrounding a well was placed in the French monastery at Champmol by the master sculptor,
A)Boccaccio.
B)Claus Sluter.
C)Giotto.
D)Michelangelo.

Accepted Answer

The master sculptor who created the realistic sculptures of six Old Testament prophets surrounding a well at the French monastery of Champmol was Claus Sluter.

Question 20

Discuss the medieval use of devotional realism in art and music.

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Quiz 15: Adversity and Challenge

Which of the following people is considered the world's first feminist writer?

A painting or drawing technique that emphasizes gradations of light and shade upon the subject is called

Which of the following cities produced the "third" pope at a 1409 ecumenical council designed to heal the Great Schism?

Discuss the Black Death and its impact on medieval Europe.

The war that began as squabbling over the throne of Charles IV is now known as

What specific part of the human anatomy did the Black Death affect?

Where did the Black Death originate?

Wycliffe and his band of followers were called which of the following?

Discuss the decline of the Catholic Church during this period of history and the underlying causes of its decline.

The death of Charles IV of France in 1328 ended the Capet line of monarchs and opened up claims to the French throne by

The act of selling church leadership positions to the highest bidder regardless of qualifications is called

In Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales,where are the travelers going?

Describe social realism and its expression in medieval literature and art.

According to the text,the war was particularly effective in ending which of the following things?

In 1358,French peasants staged an angry protest known as ________ that took the lives of hundreds of noblemen before it was suppressed by the French king.

Explain the origins of the Hundred Years' War.

The relocation of the papacy from Rome to ________ is generally recognized as the beginning of the Great Schism.

The early,innovative composer of Church music who successfully unified the parts of the Mass into a single musical composition was

The realistic sculptures of six Old Testament prophets surrounding a well was placed in the French monastery at Champmol by the master sculptor,

Discuss the medieval use of devotional realism in art and music.