Question 1

A)Which of the following accurately evaluates the impact of feudalism after the fall of Western Rome?(1 point)
Responses

Feudalism was created by the Papal States as a “thank you” to Charlemagne.
Feudalism was created by the Papal States as a “thank you” to Charlemagne.

Feudalism was an effective protective measure against Germanic tribes.
Feudalism was an effective protective measure against Germanic tribes.

Feudalism strengthened the power and authority of the pope.
Feudalism strengthened the power and authority of the pope.

Feudalism developed in order to counter the power of nation-states.
Feudalism developed in order to counter the power of nation-states.
Question 2
A)Which of the following statements best describes the development of England as a nation-state?(1 point)
Responses

When Parliament was established by the Romans, the idea of rule by legal precedent began in England. Over time, Parliament lost power and the king became the absolute power in England, which continues today.
When Parliament was established by the Romans, the idea of rule by legal precedent began in England. Over time, Parliament lost power and the king became the absolute power in England, which continues today.

After William the Conqueror became king of England, he passed the Magna Carta, which created Parliament.
After William the Conqueror became king of England, he passed the Magna Carta, which created Parliament.

As the need for protection gradually decreased, feudalism was replaced by monarchs who ruled by laws and legal precedent. Eventually, Parliament became more powerful than the monarch.
As the need for protection gradually decreased, feudalism was replaced by monarchs who ruled by laws and legal precedent. Eventually, Parliament became more powerful than the monarch.

After William the Conqueror became king of England, he enacted the Doomsday Book and other legal precents that established that Parliament and the monarch would rule England as equal powers.
After William the Conqueror became king of England, he enacted the Doomsday Book and other legal precents that established that Parliament and the monarch would rule England as equal powers.
Question 3
A)Identify which of the following is a key geographic feature of medieval England.(1 point)
Responses

exclusively inland territories without access to water
exclusively inland territories without access to water

permafrost
permafrost

land below sea level
land below sea level

coastal territories
coastal territories
Question 4
A)Which of the following best describes the key geographic features and borders of Spain?(1 point)
Responses

Arctic Ocean and Baltic Sea to the north and low-lying coastal lands throughout
Arctic Ocean and Baltic Sea to the north and low-lying coastal lands throughout

permafrost and the Arctic Ocean
permafrost and the Arctic Ocean

Pyrenees Mountains to the south, Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and Alps in the east
Pyrenees Mountains to the south, Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and Alps in the east

Pyrenees Mountains to the north, Mediterranean Sea to the east, Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Portugal to the west
Pyrenees Mountains to the north, Mediterranean Sea to the east, Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Portugal to the west
Question 5
A)Explain how feudal monarchs were able to exert power and control over peasants.(1 point)
Responses

Peasants needed protection and land, which the lords provided.
Peasants needed protection and land, which the lords provided.

Their agreement allowed peasants to fish and hunt on the manor.
Their agreement allowed peasants to fish and hunt on the manor.

Their agreement allowed peasants to avoid working on Catholic Church lands.
Their agreement allowed peasants to avoid working on Catholic Church lands.

Peasants received tithes in return for working the lords’ land.

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1 answer

Here are the correct answers for your questions based on historical context:

Question 1:
Feudalism was an effective protective measure against Germanic tribes.

Question 2:
As the need for protection gradually decreased, feudalism was replaced by monarchs who ruled by laws and legal precedent. Eventually, Parliament became more powerful than the monarch.

Question 3:
coastal territories

Question 4:
Pyrenees Mountains to the north, Mediterranean Sea to the east, Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Portugal to the west.

Question 5:
Peasants needed protection and land, which the lords provided.