Quiz for Sources for World Societies, Chapter 14

1. Question

   According to Fulcher of Chartres, why did Pope Urban II convene the Council of Clermont (see Document 14-1)?

   A.

   The pope believed that European society was in a state of steep spiritual decline.

   B.

   The pope believed Christendom had an opportunity to seize valuable lands from the Muslims.

   C.

   The pope wanted to prove that the Roman Catholic Church was the rightful ruler of Christendom.

   D.

   The pope was convinced that Muslims were plotting to invade Italy.

   Correct: The answer is a. Looking out at western Europe, the pope “saw the faith of Christendom excessively trampled upon by all, by the clergy as well as by the laity.”

   Incorrect: The answer is a. Looking out at western Europe, the pope “saw the faith of Christendom excessively trampled upon by all, by the clergy as well as by the laity.”

   According to Fulcher of Chartres, why did Pope Urban II convene the Council of Clermont (see Document 14-1)?

2. Question

   Which of these aspects of Frankish society did Zakariya al-Qazwini praise (see Document 14-2)?

   A.

   Frankish agriculture and natural resources

   B.

   The strength of Frankish religious faith

   C.

   The achievements of Frankish scholars

   D.

   Frankish fashions and personal habits

   Correct: The answer is a. While al-Qazwini believed the Franks were some of the filthiest people in the world, he praised the fertility of their land.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. While al-Qazwini believed the Franks were some of the filthiest people in the world, he praised the fertility of their land.

   Which of these aspects of Frankish society did Zakariya al-Qazwini praise (see Document 14-2)?

3. Question

   In the story of the monk and his lover, why did the Virgin Mary force the demons to put everything back to the way it was before the monk and his lover were tempted by the devil (see Document 14-3)?

   A.

   To punish the monk and his lover for their misdeeds

   B.

   To prove that all sins can be forgiven by God

   C.

   To demonstrate the power of God over demons

   D.

   To ensure that the monk and his lover’s actions would not undermine the faith of others

   Correct: The answer is d. The story makes clear that the Virgin Mary was concerned not just with the monk and his lover, but with the impact of their actions on others.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. The story makes clear that the Virgin Mary was concerned not just with the monk and his lover, but with the impact of their actions on others.

   In the story of the monk and his lover, why did the Virgin Mary force the demons to put everything back to the way it was before the monk and his lover were tempted by the devil (see Document 14-3)?

4. Question

   Which of these best summarizes the general intent of the Magna Carta (see Document 14-4)?

   A.

   To bring democracy to Britain

   B.

   To guarantee individual freedom to all, rich and poor alike

   C.

   To make the king and his officials subject to the rule of law

   D.

   To place the monarchy on a sound financial foundation

   Correct: The answer is c. While the individual provisions of the Magna Carta deal with specific issues, taken together they suggest that no one, not even the king, is above the law.

   Incorrect: The answer is c. While the individual provisions of the Magna Carta deal with specific issues, taken together they suggest that no one, not even the king, is above the law.

   Which of these best summarizes the general intent of the Magna Carta (see Document 14-4)?

5. Question

   Which of these best encapsulates Thomas Aquinas’s views on the use of reason to prove the existence of God (see Document 14-5)?

   A.

   Aquinas thought it likely that the existence of God could be proved.

   B.

   Aquinas was certain that the existence of God could be proved.

   C.

   Aquinas doubted that the existence of God could be proved.

   D.

   Aquinas believed that no reasoned proof of the existence of God was possible.

   Correct: The answer is b. Aquinas believed that certain aspects of Christianity were purely a matter of faith. However, he also believed that the existence of God could be proved by reason alone.

   Incorrect: The answer is b. Aquinas believed that certain aspects of Christianity were purely a matter of faith. However, he also believed that the existence of God could be proved by reason alone.

   Which of these best encapsulates Thomas Aquinas’s views on the use of reason to prove the existence of God (see Document 14-5)?