Late Medieval Period
Session 3: Sample Assessment Items

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Discussion/Essay

1. Using three countries, describe how nation-states were formed in the late medieval period.

2. Describe three major changes that took place in the late medieval era. Consider such factors as government, religion, and society.

Multiple Choice

3. England limited the powers of kings and increased the power of the nobility with
A. the Codex Justinian.
B. the Magna Carta.*
C. the English Constitution.
D. the Civil Constitution.

4. During the late medieval era, France had all of the following EXCEPT
A. a tax on land and salt.
B. a professional army.
C. a strong legislature.*
D. strong kings.