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Medieval Times and European Feudalism
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1
Under the feudal system which of the following groups ranked the lowest?
serfs
Lords
vassals
knights
2
What building, owned by the local Lord, was the center of daily life in the feudal system?
The forum
The castle
The church
The manor
3
Which of the following were
not
considered "nobility" in feudal times?
Serfs
lords
knights
ladies
4
Why was keeping your word (being loyal) emphasized so highly in feudal Europe?
If people didn't, then the serfs would get undeserved privileges
Being honest was one of Charlemagne's Twelve Commandments
If people didn't, feudal society would fall apart
It was emphasized in the main law of the land, the Twelve Tables
5
Which of the following was considered the top authority in the church?
Priest
Missionary
Bishop
Pope
6
In a village, many people with the same job could join together to form a
charter
contract
guild
union
7
What was the responsibility of the Knights
An easy life with little work
Provide protection and military service for their Lord
They built castles
Work the land
8
Feudalism improved life in Europe in all of the following ways
except
all classes of people grew wealthier.
criminals were arrested by manor owners.
roads were repaired by nobles.
trade resumed in a safe manner.
9
Which of the following were considered the lowest type of person on a manor?
Peasants
Knights
Kings
Serfs
10
Which of the following is a
benefit
of feudalism?
It helped spread technology and progress, like modern globalization
It split up and separated people into small groups and was strict
It allowed everyone in society to achieve their full potential
It provided more safety and stability
11
What was the name of the other feudal society during the Medieval period?
China
Japan
India
America
12
What was life like for 90% of the people under the feudal system?
They hung out at the local pub
They lived in nice castles
They were soldiers who fought invaders
They worked hard as peasant farmers
13
At about what age did a PAGE
become a squire
(on his path to becoming a knight)?
79
7
14
21
14
What became the main political and economic system of medieval Europe?
communism
democracy
feudalism
tyranny
15
Who reported directly to the king and ruled large areas of land?
Peasants
The lord
Knights
The bishop
16
Under feudalism, a king would distribute grants of land to his lords. These lands were known as
charters
civilizations
fiefs
kingdoms
17
What did the peasants get in return for serving and working for their local Lord?
A long happy life
Lots of food and the weekends off
Honor, resppect, and large pieces of land
Shelter and food
18
Most of a noble's estate on a manor was comprised of ______ which helped the nobles make money.
farmland
gold fields
factories
fishing grounds
19
What did a
page
spend much of his time doing?
learning religion, cleanliness, and courtesy from the lady of the manor
practicing combat skills and horsemanship
shaping and creating the armor of his pledged knight
designing his coat of arms
20
Knights were expected to show loyalty, nobility, and follow a strict code of honor. This was called
bushido
Chevrolet
the Golden Rule
chivalry
21
What was an economic purpose of the medieval Manorial System in Europe?
to provide wealth for the nobles
to ensure revenue for the church
to provide taxes for monarchs
to supply dowries for serfs
22
What was the main religion of medieval Europe?
Christianity
Hinduism
Celtic Paganism
Islam
23
What did the King provide the Lords in return for money and military service?
Friendship
Food
Land
Love
24
What could you do to increase your standing in feudal society?
not much
do well in school and become a king
marry into a higher class
win the Holy Roman Lottery
25
Who was at the top of the feudal system?
Lord
Peasant
The dictator
The king
