Land given in exchange for loyalty and military service.

What was the MAIN purpose of medieval castles?

To gain control over the land and defend it against invaders

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

lead songs and prayers in the church

Which activity was not common for peasant women to do?

bring water to the men working in the field

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

Learned to lead prayers in the local church

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 statement is NOT true about knights in medieval times?

Expected to fall on own sword if dishonored self

What two things was feudalism based upon?

loyalty and the need for protection

A person who announced a knight at a tournament

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

prevent kingdoms from going to war with each other

Which statement is true about serfs in medieval times?

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

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

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