Question 1

The mystic who founded the Modern Devotion movement and led the group known as the Brothers of the Common Life was

Accepted Answer

A)  Meister Eckhart.
B)  Marsiglio of Padua.
C)  Thomas Aquinas.
D)  William of Occam.
E)  Gerard Groote. E

Question 2

Talk about:
-Italian communes

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Italian communes, also known as comuni, are the basic administrative divisions of Italy. There are over 8,000 communes in Italy, each with its own local government and mayor. These communes are responsible for providing essential services to their residents, such as water and waste management, local transportation, and public safety.

The size and population of Italian communes can vary widely, with some being small rural villages and others being large urban centers. Each commune is governed by a council, which is elected by the local residents. The council is responsible for making decisions on local issues and managing the commune's budget.

Italian communes play a crucial role in the country's political and administrative system, as they are the closest level of government to the people. They are also important for preserving local traditions and culture, as they often organize events and festivals that celebrate the unique heritage of their area.

Overall, Italian communes are an integral part of the country's governance and contribute to the rich diversity and local identity of Italy.

Question 3

The Black Death resulted in a decline of the European population by

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent.
B)  between 15 and 25 percent.
C)  between 25 and 50 percent.
D)  between 50 and 75 percent.
E)  80 percent. C

Question 4

The crucial battle of the Hundred Years' War that was won by Henry V in 1415 and that led to the treaty and apparent victory in the war for Henry and England was the Battle of

Accepted Answer

A)  Brétigny.
B)  Tours.
C)  Poitiers.
D)  Calais.
E)  Agincourt.

Question 5

All of the following were reactions to the great plague EXCEPT

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A)  an increase in violence and murder due to a sense of life's cheapness.
B)  the formation of groups like the flagellants, who flogged themselves to save the world.
C)  a reduction in the persecution of religious minorities because of the displeasure it caused God.
D)  morbidity and preoccupation with death in everyday life.
E)  economic depression.

Question 6

The chief ambition of the Venetian city-state in the fourteenth century was

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A)  financial control of the Holy Roman Empire.
B)  inducing the bankruptcy of the papacy.
C)  to create a maritime commercial empire throughout the Mediterranean and Black seas.
D)  monopolizing the shipping of English wool to Flanders.
E)  to wage a Crusade against the Turks in order to gain access to the Holy Land.

Question 7

The flagellants

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A)  were praised by the Catholic church for their miraculous deeds.
B)  attracted attention and created mass hysteria wherever they went.
C)  worked with both Jews and clergy to cope with the disorder and dislocation caused by the plague.
D)  remained a popular religious movement throughout the fourteenth century.
E)  were only found in isolated rural areas.

Question 8

Talk about:
-Modern Devotion

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Question 9

Talk about:
-Golden Bull of Charles IV

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-Golden Bull of Charles IV...

Question 10

The French government and aristocracy responded to the Jacquerie by

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A)  drafting the rebels into the army.
B)  taking no action and letting it run its course.
C)  negotiating a settlement with its leaders.
D)  massacring the participants.
E)  renouncing their historic privileges.

Question 11

Talk about:
-the Hundred Years' War

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-the Hundred Years' War...

Question 12

Talk about:
-Black Death

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-Black Death...

Question 13

Talk about:
-gunpowder

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-gunpowder...

Question 14

Talk about:
-​Third Estate

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-​Third Estate...

Question 15

All of the following are correct about Petrarch EXCEPT he

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A)  was a Florentine.
B)  wrote in the vernacular.
C)  wrote sonnets in Latin.
D)  perfected the sonnet form.
E)  wrote love poems to Laura.

Question 16

Talk about:
-mysticism

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Question 17

The Visconti family ruled the Duchy of Milan throughout most of the fourteenth century.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Talk about:
-dukes of Burgundy and Orleans

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Question 19

What changes occurred in the political life of Italy during the fourteenth century?

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Question 20

Politically, France by the end of the fourteenth century saw

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A)  the dominance of the Estates-General in determining government policy and administering taxes.
B)  no new forms of government revenue due to royal opposition.
C)  chaos and civil war as rival noble factions fought for control of the realm.
D)  new rights of political participation in the Parlement of Paris for poor townspeople.
E)  strongly unified as a result of the leadership of Joan of Arc.

Exam 11: The Later Middle Ages: Crisis and Disintegration in the Fourteenth Century

The mystic who founded the Modern Devotion movement and led the group known as the Brothers of the Common Life was

Talk about: -Italian communes

The Black Death resulted in a decline of the European population by

The crucial battle of the Hundred Years' War that was won by Henry V in 1415 and that led to the treaty and apparent victory in the war for Henry and England was the Battle of

All of the following were reactions to the great plague EXCEPT

The chief ambition of the Venetian city-state in the fourteenth century was

The flagellants

Talk about: -Modern Devotion

Talk about: -Golden Bull of Charles IV

The French government and aristocracy responded to the Jacquerie by

Talk about: -the Hundred Years' War

Talk about: -Black Death

Talk about: -gunpowder

Talk about: -Third Estate

All of the following are correct about Petrarch EXCEPT he

Talk about: -mysticism

The Visconti family ruled the Duchy of Milan throughout most of the fourteenth century.

Talk about: -dukes of Burgundy and Orleans

What changes occurred in the political life of Italy during the fourteenth century?

Politically, France by the end of the fourteenth century saw

Exam 11: The Later Middle Ages: Crisis and Disintegration in the Fourteenth Century

The mystic who founded the Modern Devotion movement and led the group known as the Brothers of the Common Life was

Talk about: -Italian communes

The Black Death resulted in a decline of the European population by

The crucial battle of the Hundred Years' War that was won by Henry V in 1415 and that led to the treaty and apparent victory in the war for Henry and England was the Battle of

All of the following were reactions to the great plague EXCEPT

The chief ambition of the Venetian city-state in the fourteenth century was

The flagellants

Talk about: -Modern Devotion

Talk about: -Golden Bull of Charles IV

The French government and aristocracy responded to the Jacquerie by

Talk about: -the Hundred Years' War

Talk about: -Black Death

Talk about: -gunpowder

Talk about: -​Third Estate

All of the following are correct about Petrarch EXCEPT he

Talk about: -mysticism

The Visconti family ruled the Duchy of Milan throughout most of the fourteenth century.

Talk about: -dukes of Burgundy and Orleans

What changes occurred in the political life of Italy during the fourteenth century?

Politically, France by the end of the fourteenth century saw

Talk about: -Third Estate