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