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