Life in a Medieval City Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why might the church, the town, and the feudal lord dispute jurisdiction in regards to punishing a criminal act? (from Chapter 15, Chapter 16, After 1250)

Punishment might involve a significant fine, and each wants the money.

The church is generally much too lenient with punishing crimes.

Each has vastly different theories of justice.

Each doesn't want the hassle of having a trial, and so they try to deny they have jurisdiction.

2.

What is troping? (from Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14)

A silly or impetuous idea.

A process to soften animal hides.

Words and melodies added to a traditional church service.

Traveling as part of a long pilgrimage.

3.

Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs of the Albigensians? (from Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11)

The cross is not in itself powerful.

The Redemption and Incarnation did not occur.

Baptism is a worthless practice.

Marriage is a wicked sin.

4.

Many of Thibaut IV's love songs are about which woman? (from Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14)

Cleopatra.

The Duchess of Windsor.

Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Blanche.

5.

What is the most profitable type of fabric in 1250 Troyes? (from Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8)

Linen.

Silk.

Cotton.

Wool.

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