What was the MAIN purpose of medieval castles?

To gain control over the land and defend it against invaders

Which of the following is NOT one of the duties or rights of a monarch in medieval times?

To make laws to govern the Catholic Church

Which is not a power of the Pope in medieval times?

prevent kingdoms from going to war with each other

Land given in exchange for loyalty and military service.

A person who announced a knight at a tournament

Which statement is NOT true about knights in medieval times?

Expected to fall on own sword if dishonored self

Which statement is NOT true about a knight's training?

Learned to lead prayers in the local church

Which statement is true about serfs in medieval times?

Serfs were tied to the land of their birth & could not leave

Which activity was not common for peasant women to do?

bring water to the men working in the field

Which activity is something noble ladies did NOT learn to do?

lead songs and prayers in the church

What two things was feudalism based upon?

loyalty and the need for protection

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1
What was the MAIN purpose of medieval castles?
To provide a meeting place for merchants and craftsmen
To provide a home for lords and monarchs
To gain control over the land and defend it against invaders
To provide a location for knights to joust
2
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties or rights of a monarch in medieval times?
To make and enforce laws for the nation
To act as judge to resolve arguments
To make laws to govern the Catholic Church
To declare war and raise an army
3
What is the name of this popular activity for knights in medieval times?
sword fighting
fencing
jousting
hunting
4
What is the "Middle Ages" in the middle of?
Ancient Times and Modern Times
Pre-history and Ancient Times
Ancient Times and Medieval Times
Medieval Times and Modern Times
5
Which is not a power of the Pope in medieval times?
decide what the Church would teach
prevent kingdoms from going to war with each other
cast someone out of the Church, even a king
act as God's representative on earth
6
What is a fief?
Land given in exchange for loyalty and military service.
A serf who was free because he escaped the manor.
A castle with a drawbridge, towers, and a moat.
A knight with no lord who roamed the countryside.
7
What was the prevalent religion in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Protestantism
8
What is a "herald"?
A person who announced a knight at a tournament
A hole in a castle gate that was used to dump hot tar, etc.
The king and queen's firstborn child & heir to the throne
The room in the castle in which the monarch would hold court
9
In what way(s) did the monarch rely on the lords?
Lords would be at court and often advise the monarch.
All of the above.
Lords would raise an army for the monarch.
Lords collected taxes in their land & sent it to the monarch
10
Which word does not describe the life of a serf?
simple
free
uncomfortable
harsh
11
Which statement is NOT true about knights in medieval times?
Often did not live up to their code & caused violence
Supposed to be respectful toward women & take care of needy
Supposed to follow a strict code of honor, called Chivalry
Expected to fall on own sword if dishonored self
12
Which social class(es) does this picture depict?
Serfs
Knights & Nobles
Serfs & Nobles
Knights
13
Which statement is NOT true about a knight's training?
Practiced composing love songs
Became a SQUIRE around age 13, learned to ride, wield sword
Learned to lead prayers in the local church
Begins as a PAGE, running errands for the lord sent to
14
Which statement is true about serfs in medieval times?
Serfs were owned by the local lord and were slaves.
Serfs were tied to the land of their birth & could not leave
Serfs made up the smallest social class in medieval times.
Serfs were able to keep all food they harvested.
15
Which of these was a major expense of nobles, costing about 1/3 of total income?
armor & weapons
food & drink
clothing & shoes
furniture & tapestries
16
Based on medieval beliefs, why was EXCOMMUNICATION such a bad thing?
All of the above
It meant they couldn't go to heaven & banished to hell
They were basically shunned or ostracized from the community
All loyalty oaths would be cancelled if they were a monarch
17
Which activity was not common for peasant women to do?
bring water to the men working in the field
care for animals & the garden
make soap & candles
weave, wash & repair clothes
18
Which activity was not often enjoyed by nobles?
Falconry
Hunting
Gardening
Fishing
19
What was the name of the vow that vassals give to their lord in exchange for protection & land?
Oath of Fealty
Vow of Honor
Pledge of Allegiance
Oath of Office
20
TRUE OR FALSE: Peasant houses were made from wood, straw, clay & cow dung.
TRUE
FALSE
21
Who is pictured here (under the arrow)?
a knight
a monk
a noble
a bishop
22
Which thing was not discussed at the court that the lord held for his tenants?
complaints about tenants not paying rent
complaints about tenants not doing enough work
marriage arrangments
requests to leave the manor
23
What word best describes your experience in this class this week?
lively
fun
stressful
boring
24
What is the name of this famous place?
Chartres Cathedral
London Tower
Quasimodo
Notre Dame Cathedral
25
Which organization dominated medieval Europe?
The Catholic Church
The Illuminati
The Magna Carta
The Senate
26
Which activity is something noble ladies did NOT learn to do?
sew, embroider, spin wool & weave
basic surgery and medicine
lead songs and prayers in the church
basic astronomy to name a few constellations
27
Who in this diagram is the vassal?
Person C
Person A & B
Person A
Person B
28
What was a common theme preached by the Church in medieval times?
self-awareness
obedience
freedom
respect of women
29
What job is pictured here?
analyst
jester
doctor
scribe
30
What two things was feudalism based upon?
trade and the need for money
loyalty and the need for protection
disease and the need for a cure
love and need for acceptance

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