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Chapter 4 - The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
Chapter 4 - The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
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This quiz evaluates one's understanding of the nature and origins of feudalism in western Europe.
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1
The main gate behind a drawbridge of a castle is called a
crenalation
moat
portcullis
keep
2
The part of the castle where a lord lives is the
bailey
keep
motte
portcullis
3
What is the term for land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty & service?
Acre
Fief
Plot
manor
4
What is a system of organizing people into ranks, with those of higher rank having more power?
pyramid
theocracy
hierarchy
feudalism
5
What group attacked Europe by sea & river from the north, creating a need for feudalism?
Vikings
Vandals
Franks
Saxons
6
Which duke of Normandy invaded England and brought feudal institutions with him?
Louis
Rollo
Henry
William
7
What was one political result of the fall of Rome?
lack of a central government
the rise of crowded cities
the decline of Christianity
lack of a strong economy
8
Which of these is a result of the fall of Rome?
expansion of freedoms
a rise in prosperity
increase in attacks
development of farming
9
A medieval knight's most important training:
chivalry training
fighting
dancing and singing
horseback riding
10
The vast majority of people in the feudal system were...
nobles
peasants
knights
kings
11
Noblewomen had all the duties that lords had EXCEPT
fighting
running the estates
judges in courts
managing households
12
What is the term for a knight's code of ideal behavior?
divine right
fief
chivalry
armor
13
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for
military support
a large food supply
a noble title
a gift of land
14
This Frankish king united more of Western Europe than any other king since the fall of Rome?
Charles Martel
Clovis
Pepin the Short
Charlemagne
15
Which of the following was NOT one of the stages involved in becoming a knight?
none of the above
novice
squire
page
16
What is the main purpose of a castle?
to entertain guests
to provide a place for tourists to visit
to provide protection
to provide a place for the animals to sleep
17
In which of the following might a monarch or noble live?
cathedral
castle
cottage
fief
18
What is the term for the bishop of Rome and supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
Pope
King
Patriarch
Priest
19
Which of the following is a term for a peasant who is not free to leave a lord's land?
thane
tallage
serf
villein
20
Which Frankish king was the first to convert to Christianity in the 5th century?
Pepin
Charlemagne
Clovis
Charles Martel
21
Whom did kings rely on to provide knights and soldiers in times of war?
popes
cardinals
bishops
nobles
22
What is the term for the belief that God gives monarchs the right to rule?
fief
divine right of kings
kings rule, serfs drool
divine right of popes
23
Why did knights start wearing plate armor?
the crossbow
gunpowder
the longbow
it looked fancy and shiny
24
What is the term for a large estate, including farmland & villages, held by a lord?
fief
Yard
manor
monarch
25
Which of the following would NOT be a favored leisure activity of lords and/or ladies?
Hunting
plowing
chess
embroidery
26
Tallage is
a tax
a kind of cabbage
the leftovers after a large feast
an injury causes by a lance
27
A vassal is one who
promises loyalty for protection
promises to keep all of the lord's dirtiest secrets
promises land for loyalty
promises food for land
28
The Franks grew powerful because of their new style of war that used
knights on horseback
heavy wagons
cannons and gunpowder
peasants who threw rocks
29
What is the lowest rank in Medieval European society?
vassal
page
serf
surf
30
What is the term for a person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized?
Villain
Rogue
Thug
Barbarian
31
A watery ditch surrounding a castle is called a
portcullis
moat
keep
motte
