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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea began to catch on as the plague swept Europe?

2. When did the Dauphin reinstate the chancellors and dismiss the Grand Council?

3. When did Jean II take the throne of France?

4. What technology was revolutionizing warfare in the 14th century?

5. How many people died of the black plague?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the castle at Coucy.

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

4. How does the plague affect Europe's economy and society?

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

6. Describe the Jacquerie rebellion.

7. Describe the reputation of the estate at Coucy.

8. How are the Jews treated in 14th-century France?

9. What does Dauphin Charles ordain during Jean II's captivity?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the role of women in 14th-century France? Analyze the role of women in French and English culture.

Essay Topic 2

How did feudalism change during the course of the fourteenth century in France? Cite the specific policies and leaders whose decisions changed the nature of feudalism, but also describe the social and economic influences that forced it to change.

Essay Topic 3

How mobile were people in the fourteenth century? Enguerrand fought wars from England to Tunis, but how many people enjoyed this degree of mobility? Is the idea of a small town local life in the fourteenth century a myth, or was it the reality for a large portion of the people?

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