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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the church make money in the beginning of the 14th century?
(a) Conquering foreign lands.
(b) Selling slaves and imports.
(c) Taxing mercantile cities.
(d) Selling offices and imposing fines.

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

3. How did Sir Robert Knollys avoid being condemned for breaking the treaty with France?
(a) He installed Edward as the king of the conquered lands.
(b) He gave the booty to Edward.
(c) He threatened Edward with invasion.
(d) He arranged for Jean II to be killed.

4. What was the dominant belief about the shape of the earth?
(a) People believed it was flat square.
(b) People believed it was hollow.
(c) People believed it was a sphere.
(d) People believed it a flat circle.

5. When did the Dauphin reinstate the chancellors and dismiss the Grand Council?
(a) 1351.
(b) 1355.
(c) 1357.
(d) 1361.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was accused of poisoning wells?

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

3. How did Dauphin Charles try to raise money?

4. When did Philip the Fair accuse the Templars of heresy?

5. What were the first signs of the people rebelling against the church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are colleges like in 14th-century France?

2. What is the relationship between the king and the church in 14th-century France?

3. Describe the role and status of the church in 14th-century France.

4. Who are the Pastoreaux?

5. What is the state of trade in 14th-century France?

6. How do people try to protect themselves from the plague?

7. Describe the 14th-century French entertainment that involved cats.

8. Describe Jean II's ascent to the throne and his war with the English.

9. What is the relationship between the rich and poor in 14th-century France?

10. What technology affects the living arrangements in the 14th century?

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