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