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Medieval Times and European Feudalism
Medieval Times and European Feudalism
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Mostly from chapters 2 and 4 of History Alive: The Medieval World and Beyond
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1
Eventually, the decisions of village and manor judges started to combine into a larger, shared system called
the Ten Commandments
the Twelve Tables
common law
the United Nations
2
One of the few forces of "globalization" in medieval Europe was
the universal stonecutters' guild
the Roman Empire
Charlemagne and his dynasty
the Church
3
Bonus: What was the original Roman name of London?
Britannia
Romana Minor
Thames
Londinium
4
Except for fighting in wars, a noble lady could have all the rights and responsibilities of a noble lord.
True
False
5
In a village, many people with the same job could join together to form a
union
contract
guild
charter
6
Why was keeping your word (or being loyal, or staying true to your oath) emphasized so highly in feudal Europe?
Being honest was one of Charlemagne's Twelve Commandments
If people didn't, feudal society would fall apart
If people didn't, then the serfs would get undeserved privileges
It was emphasized in the main law of the land, the Twelve Tables
7
Knights were expected to show loyalty, nobility, and follow a strict code of honor. This was called
the Golden Rule
bushido
Chevrolet
chivalry
8
What became the main political and economic system of medieval Europe?
tyranny
communism
feudalism
democracy
9
Which of the following was
not
a threat to the people of medieval Europe?
the Moors and the Mongols
the Aztecs
the Vikings
disease
10
Under feudalism, a king would distribute grants of land to his lords. These lands were known as
charters
kingdoms
fiefs
civilizations
11
He is considered "the Father of Europe":
Alexander the Great
Charlemagne
Napoleon Bonaparte
William the Conqueror
12
Which of the following are
benefits
of living under the control of a large and powerful empire? (2 answers)
the ability to keep your own culture and customs
relative peace and safety
the spread of ideas and progress
chances of becoming a slave if losing in war
13
At about what age did a page become a squire (on his path to becoming a knight)?
79
21
7
14
14
What did a
page
spend much of his time doing?
shaping and creating the armor of his pledged knight
practicing combat skills and horsemanship
designing his coat of arms
singing, learning instruments, and reading poetry with the manor ladies
15
Who was in charge of the manor when the lord was away?
the knights
the serfs
the lady
the visiting king
16
What could you do to increase your standing in feudal society?
do well in school and become a king
not much
win the Holy Roman Lottery
marry into a higher class
17
Before becoming independent and eventually its own empire, Britain (Britannia) was originally
an ancient river valley civilization
a feudal state of Greece
an oligarchical subregion of London
a Province of the Roman Empire
18
A freeman living in a village would probably
not
have the following job:
blacksmith
carpenter
cordswainer
farmer
19
What is a charter?
A written grant of rights and privileges from a ruler to a group of people
A graph in either linear or exponential form, as in classical mathematics
The same as a contract
An agreement between a journeyman and an apprentice
20
True or False:
Ancient Rome had a lasting influence on world history, including our own modern times.
False
True
21
In the medieval Church, what were "indulgences"?
Posting 95 theses to the door of the local church as a form of protest
Eating far too much food
Treating yourself to a special vacation away from the fief
Paying money to the Church to have your sins forgiven
22
Which of the following is a
benefit
of feudalism?
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
It helped spread technology and progress, like modern globalization
23
Which of the following is a
cost
of feudalism?
It provided peace and safety for many
It allowed anyone to achieve whatever they wanted to
It provided a lot of tax money to the serfs
It essentially halted shared progress and civilization in the region
24
A form of medieval entertainment, morality plays were performed at fairs and were often based on
Bible stories and morals
Shakespeare's greatest works
Ancient stories passed down by word of mouth
The Epic of Gilgamesh
25
Which of the following were
not
considered "nobility" in feudal times?
lords
freemen
knights
ladies
26
Why were the medieval times in Europe called the "Dark Ages"?
the best manors had dark coats of arms
without a centralized empire there was little learning or advancement
electricity wasn't invented yet
mostly because of the "Black Death" (bubonic plague)
27
What was the main religion of medieval Europe?
Celtic Paganism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
28
What percentage of their wages were people supposed to pay to the Church as a tithe?
10%
1%
30%
8.5%
29
A primitive form of entertainment in medieval times, what was "animal baiting"?
Going fishing for animals other than fish
Setting dogs to attack a chained animal for people to watch
Gladiators fighting to the death in a large colosseum
Philosophical debates and arguments in which the audience would participate
30
BONUS ROUND: Which of the following is the
largest
difference between feudalism and our modern capitalism-based systems?
large governments now fully provide for their people's needs
people now have complete control over their future regardless of birth
people have more opportunities to change and earn their place in society
people now get exactly the same rewards regardless of their work and effort
