Why did the rebels of 1381 target the church, beheading the archbishop of Canterbury?
Their leaders were Lollards, advocating radical religious reform.
The common people were still essentially pagan.
They believed that writing, a skill largely confined to the clergy, was a form of black magic.
The church was among the greatest of oppressive landowners.
Correct Answer :
D. The church was among the greatest of oppressive landowners.
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1590
1591
1592
1593
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French
Norwegian
Spanish
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French word
Italian word
Greek word
Spanish word
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two
three
four
five
one of Chaucers daughter was…………?
a musician
an astronomer
a nun
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beating a friar in a London street
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German
Dutch
American
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England
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1595
1596
1597
1598
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