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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did nobles neglect to condemn the luxuries of the clergy?
(a) Because the clergy was more powerful than the nobles.
(b) Because the nobles profited from the clergy's decadence.
(c) Because the nobility and clergy needed each other.
(d) Because the clergy still lived relatively Spartan existences.

2. What was the political situation like in Coucy in the beginning of the 14th century?
(a) Chaotic but largely plutocratic.
(b) Constantly unstable.
(c) Prosperous and democratic.
(d) A repressive dictatorship.

3. What was Enguerrange III known for?
(a) His brigandage.
(b) The generosity of his noblemen.
(c) His oppressive taxation.
(d) His conquests.

4. What did the church teach about life on earth?
(a) It was man's only chance at meaning.
(b) It fulfilled a divine plan.
(c) It was just a passage.
(d) It was necessarily painful.

5. How did the church resist dissolution for its excesses?
(a) It oppressed any dissenters.
(b) It enforced its power with well-armed militias.
(c) It could buy out any opposition.
(d) Its roots ran deep in Coucy society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first "lord of Coucy"?

2. Who was exempt from taxation?

3. How did wealthy men create a base of commerce at Coucy?

4. Who built Coucy up in spite of being excommunicated?

5. What happened to Coucy in 1197?

(see the answer key)

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