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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many of Thibaut IV's love songs are about which woman?
(a) Queen Elizabeth.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Queen Blanche.
(d) The Duchess of Windsor.

2. Which historical figure first encourages the merchant fairs of Troyes?
(a) Thibaut the Great.
(b) Constantine.
(c) The Bishop of Canterbury.
(d) Chretien de Troyes.

3. What language are church sermons given in?
(a) Greek.
(b) Latin.
(c) The vernacular.
(d) Aramaic.

4. Educated wanderers who developed an irreverent brand of Latin verse were known as what?
(a) Jongleurs.
(b) Troyes.
(c) Grammarians.
(d) Goliards.

5. What is a "commune" as defined by this book?
(a) The twice-yearly merchant fair held at Troyes.
(b) The city structure arising from a negotiation between merchant burghers and the feudal lord.
(c) A religious monastery.
(d) A building where merchants may buy and sell wares.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are books regarded in the 13th century?

2. What is "churching?"

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs of the Albigensians?

4. What are relics?

5. What is usury?

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