Europe in the Middle Ages

Question 1

What was the purpose of feudalism?

Accepted Answer

to organize the economy, to control serfs (peasants/workers), to bring about order and protect the land against invaders

Question 2

What happened if you disobeyed the church?

Accepted Answer

you could be excommunicated and couldn&#x27;t go to heaven

Question 3

What was the significance of Charlemagne&#x27;s coronation?

Accepted Answer

It established the Pope as a powerful political figure

Question 4

After Charlemagne&#x27;s death in 814 CE, the small kingdoms that formed were repeatedly attacked by:

Accepted Answer

the Vikings

Question 5

What was the role of a knight in society?

Accepted Answer

To protect the weak

Question 6

What was the goal of chivalry?

Accepted Answer

To promote loyalty

Question 7

What does chivalry mean?

Accepted Answer

Bravery and loyalty

Question 8

What was Charlemagne&#x27;s main achievement?

Accepted Answer

He established a vast empire

Question 9

Which famous Middle Ages king had a round table?

Accepted Answer

King Arthur

Question 10

What were some side effects of the 100 Years War?

Accepted Answer

worsened food instability, caused people to question long held cultural beliefs, worsened disease outbreaks

Question 11

The plague arrived in Europe when Italian merchants returned from trading. The plague was carried by ___________.

Accepted Answer

rodents and fleas

Question 12

Who were the knights in medieval times?

Accepted Answer

Warriors

Question 13

What was the Hundred Years&#x27; War?

Accepted Answer

A long conflict between France and England

Question 14

What was the Black Death?

Accepted Answer

A deadly disease

Question 15

The Magna Carta was a charter that resulted in:

Accepted Answer

a decrease in the power of the king

Question 16

Who was Charlemagne after he was crowned by the Pope?

Accepted Answer

Holy Roman Emperor

Question 17

Who invaded England in 1066?

Accepted Answer

Normans

Question 18

Guilds (associations of craftsmen and merchants) rose when feudalism declined. Guilds were used for:

Accepted Answer

setting prices among merchants and craftsmen

Question 19

What is one of the famous chivalric orders?

Accepted Answer

The Knights of the Round Table

Question 20

What is Charlemagne&#x27;s legacy?

Accepted Answer

He laid the foundations for modern Europe

Question 21

Which famous cathedral was built during the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

Notre Dame

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