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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the poor organize to oppose the influence of the rich?
(a) They formed brotherhoods.
(b) They held town hall meetings.
(c) They formed militias.
(d) They formed labor unions.

2. What could bastard sons buy from the church in the beginning of the 14th century?
(a) Papers of legitimacy.
(b) Military appointments.
(c) Nobility papers.
(d) Brides.

3. What happened to Coucy in 1197?
(a) It was attacked and ravaged.
(b) It was developed into a castle.
(c) It was consolidated with neighboring territories.
(d) It was sold as a commune.

4. How did wealthy people display their wealth in the 14th century?
(a) By displaying tapestries.
(b) By owning slaves.
(c) By paying taxes.
(d) By traveling abroad.

5. What belief among the people allowed the church to maintain its position and make money?
(a) The idea that opposing the church would automatically send you to hell.
(b) The idea that giving to the church would save you from troubles in this life.
(c) The idea that serving the church in the military would give you the chance to earn grace.
(d) The idea that paying alms earns you a place in Heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Jews burned inside a house in a plague town?

2. How long did it take to build the castle of Coucy?

3. How did people explain the advent of the plague?

4. What was a knight's work in the 14th century?

5. Which figures in the church offered believers solace?

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