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SS7 Chp4 The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
SS7 Chp4 The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
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This quiz evaluates one's understanding of the nature and origins of feudalism in western Europe.
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1
Which Frankish king was the first to convert to Christianity in the 5th century?
Charlemagne
Clovis
Pepin
Charles Martel
2
What is the lowest rank in Medieval European society?
vassal
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serf
surf
3
What is the main purpose of a castle?
to provide a place for tourists to visit
to entertain guests
to provide protection
to provide a place for the animals to sleep
4
An economic & political system of medieval Europe in which people exchanged loyalty & labor for a lord's protection.
democracy
fiefdom
feudalism
chivalry
5
In what year was the Battle of Hastings?
1000 CE
2024 CE
1066 BCE
1066 CE
6
Which of the following was NOT one of the stages involved in becoming a knight?
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none of the above
novice
squire
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A vassal is one who
promises land for loyalty
promises food for land
promises to keep all of the lord's dirtiest secrets
promises loyalty for protection
8
The Franks grew powerful because of their new style of war that used
peasants who threw rocks
knights on horseback
heavy wagons
cannons and gunpowder
9
In which of the following might a monarch or noble live?
fief
castle
cottage
cathedral
10
Which duke of Normandy invaded England and brought feudal institutions with him?
Louis
Rollo
William
Henry
11
What is the term for a large estate, including farmland & villages, held by a lord?
Yard
manor
fief
monarch
12
Who are the men in the picture?
peasant & serf
villager & priest
merchant & squire
lord & vassal
13
The vast majority of people in the feudal system were...
nobles
peasants
knights
kings
14
What was one political result of the fall of Rome?
the decline of Christianity
the rise of crowded cities
lack of a strong economy
lack of a central government
15
A watery ditch surrounding a castle is called a
keep
portcullis
moat
motte
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*BONUS* In what period did Charlemagne reign?
Early Middle Ages
High Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
17
In the Early Middle Ages, which 3 groups were the biggest threats to Western Europe? (choose 3)
Vikings
Christians
Magyars
Muslims
18
In which battle did William (Norman) & Harold (Anglo-Saxon) fight for the throne?
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Bloomington
Battle of Waterloo
19
Which of these is a result of the fall of Rome?
increase in attacks
expansion of freedoms
development of farming
a rise in prosperity
20
Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by...
education
birth
religion
wealth
21
What group attacked Europe by sea & river from the north, creating a need for feudalism?
Vikings
Franks
Saxons
Vandals
22
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for
a noble title
military support
a gift of land
a large food supply
23
Why did knighthood fade into history?
Knights all died in battle.
It just wasn't cool anymore.
Growing use of gunpowder & cannons.
Knights all died from the plague.
24
Which of the following is a term for a peasant who is not free to leave a lord's land?
villein
serf
tallage
thane
25
This Frankish king united more of Western Europe than any other king since the fall of Rome?
Charlemagne
Clovis
Charles Martel
Pepin the Short
26
*BONUS* In what period did William of Normandy conquer England?
High Middle Ages
Early Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
27
What is the term for a knight's code of ideal behavior?
fief
armor
chivalry
divine right
28
What is the term for the bishop of Rome and supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
Pope
Patriarch
Priest
King
29
Noblewomen had all the duties that lords had EXCEPT
judges in courts
fighting
running the estates
managing households
30
What is the term for land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty & service?
Plot
Fief
manor
Acre
31
What is the term for a person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized?
Rogue
Thug
Villain
Barbarian
32
Which of the following would NOT be a favored leisure activity of lords and/or ladies?
hunting
plowing
embroidery
chess
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*BONUS* About how tall was Charlemagne?
6'0"
5'4"
3'0"
6'4"
34
Whom did kings rely on to provide knights and soldiers in times of war?
nobles
cardinals
bishops
popes
35
A medieval knight's most important training:
horseback riding
fighting
dancing and singing
chivalry training
36
Which 3 groups was England settled by in the Middle Ages? (choose 3)
Normans
Saxons
Vikings
Muslims
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What is the term for the belief that God gives monarchs the right to rule?
divine right of kings
divine right of popes
kings rule, serfs drool
fief
