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1
Feudalism developed because
Charlemagne decreed the beginning of feudalism.
lords built homes for serfs to keep them company.
the lands needed to be protected from invasions.
the church saw it as an efficient way to manage its land.
2
The Church provided spiritual guidance as well as
provided social and educational services
provided weapons for the Crusades
provided the land where the serfs worked
provided a horse for every parishioner
3
Lay Investiture is defined as the practice by which
the knight's code of honor
the direct tax on the serfs
the symbols of a high office in the church are given by a secular ruler
a military expedition to regain Jerusalem from the Muslims
4
What job is pictured here?
analyst
doctor
jester
scribe
5
In what way(s) did the monarch rely on the lords?
Lords would raise an army for the monarch.
All of the above.
Lords collected taxes in their land & sent it to the monarch
Lords would be at court and often advise the monarch.
6
What was the MAIN purpose of medieval castles?
To provide a location for knights to joust
To gain control over the land and defend it against invaders
To provide a meeting place for merchants and craftsmen
To provide a home for lords and monarchs
7
Which social class(es) does this picture depict?
Serfs & Nobles
Knights
Serfs
Knights & Nobles
8
What was the name of the vow that vassals gave to their lord in exchange for protection & land?
Oath of Fealty (paying homage to the lord)
Pledge of Allegiance
Oath of Office
Vow of Honor
9
What is the "Middle Ages" in the middle of?
Medieval Times and Modern Times
Ancient Times and Modern Times
Pre-history and Ancient Times
Ancient Times and Medieval Times
10
Which activity was not common for peasant women to do?
care for animals & the garden
bring water to the men working in the field
make soap & candles
weave, wash & repair clothes
11
Who established Norman rule in England after the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror
King John II
Charles Martel
King Charles
12
A carruca was a
a rare animal that was a pest to farmers in the Middle Ages
a type of horse and buggy in the Middle Ages
heavy plow with an iron plowshare
the name of a popular jester during the Middle Ages
13
A vassal was a man who served a lord in a military capacity.
False
True
14
The aristocracy where those who owned land and held political, economic, and social power. Ex. nobles, kings, and dukes
False
True
15
Clovis
was the pope that united the Eastern and Western Churches
traveled to Rome to crush the Lombards threatening the pope.
conquered England at the Battle of Hastings.
converted to Christianity and united the Franks
16
Charles Martel in the Battle of Tours
crossed the English channel and established a manor in England.
forced King John to sign the Magna Carta.
took over the reign of the Carolingian Empire.
prevented the Muslims from advancing into Europe.
17
This is also known as the "Great Charter".
Al-Andalus
A carruca
The Hanseatic League
The Magna Carta
18
What was the prevalent religion in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Protestantism
19
This was the name of a lord's estate.
Al-Andalus
Chivalry
manor
Hanseatic
20
TRUE OR FALSE: A peasant would spend his life farming the land and paying rent to the lord.
FALSE
TRUE
21
What two things was feudalism based upon?
trade and the need for money
disease and the need for a cure
love and need for acceptance
loyalty and the need for protection
22
Which word does not describe the life of a serf?
free
harsh
uncomfortable
simple
23
What was not a result of all of the Crusades?
Jerusalem remaining under Christian rule throughout the rest of this time.
Antisemitism in Europe.
The breakdown of feudalism.
The sacking of Constantinople and the decline of the Byzantine Empire.
24
Who is pictured here (under the arrow)?
a monk
a noble
a knight
a bishop
25
Which activity is something noble ladies or ladies of the castle did NOT learn to do?
basic surgery and medicine
manage the estate while the lord was away at Crusades or the King's court
sew, embroider, spin wool & weave
lead songs and prayers in the church
26
At this time, wealth was based on
how big the noble's castle was
ownership of land
clothing & shoes
armor & weapons
27
Feudalism was a system of government based on the exchange of land for protection and services.
False
True
28
Which statement is true about serfs in medieval times?
Serfs were tied to the land of their birth & could not leave
Serfs were able to keep all food they harvested.
Serfs were owned by the local lord and were slaves.
Serfs made up the smallest social class in medieval times.
29
What is a "herald"?
The room in the castle in which the monarch would hold court
The king and queen's firstborn child & heir to the throne
A hole in a castle gate that was used to dump hot tar, etc.
A person who announced a knight at a tournament
30
What date do historians consider the end of the Western Roman Empire?
1492 when Ferdinand and Isabela expelled the Muslims from Iberia.
476 BC
1066 at the Battle of Hastings.
476 AD when Odoacer deposed Romulus Agustulus.
31
Clovis established the Frankish kingdom and converted to Christianity.
True
False
32
Which statement is NOT true about a knight's training?
Became a SQUIRE around age 13, learned to ride, wield sword
Learned to lead prayers in the local church
Begins as a PAGE, running errands for the lord sent to
Practiced composing love songs
33
What was the Emperor Charlemagne known for?
Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
He defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings.
A close advisor to Clovis, leader of the Franks.
building the Carolingian Empire, the largest since Rome the Roman empire.
34
During Medieval Europe, new agricultural practices/technology developed such as
three-field crop rotation
three-field crop rotation and the carruca
the horse and buggy
domestication of the dog
35
What is the name of this popular activity for knights in medieval times?
jousting in a tournament
sword fighting
hunting
fencing
36
The Magna Carta was signed by King John to guarantee
basic legal rights
that the tax revenue go to the nobles.
that every noble was granted an additional fief that year.
the creation of Parliament
37
During the third crusade, this king was kidnapped and ransomed.
William the Conqueror
King Richard the Lion-hearted
King Charles
Charlemagne
38
What is a fief?
A knight with no lord who roamed the countryside.
A serf who was free because he escaped the manor.
Land given in exchange for loyalty and military service.
A castle with a drawbridge, towers, and a moat.
39
Cities became more popular during the High Middle Ages when merchants revived trade.
True
False
40
Pope Urban II
excommunicated King Richard
decided what the Church would teach
embarked upon the First Crusade
moved the papal residence to France
41
Which thing was not discussed at the court that the lord held for his tenants?
complaints about tenants not doing enough work
complaints about tenants not paying rent
requests to leave the manor
marriage arrangments
42
Which was true about knights in medieval times?
Supposed to follow a strict code of honor, called Chivalry
Organized themselves to rebel against the king.
Expected to fall on own sword if dishonored self
Lived a peaceful life on a manor
43
An interdict was a decree by the pope that forbade priests from giving the sacraments of the Church to the people.
False
True
44
The development of Medieval cities was a result of all of these except.
Schools were better in the cities.
An increase in population.
The development of better agricultural practices.
Capitalism and convenience.
45
Christianity was spread throughout Europe because
People spent time reading the Bible.
Martin Luther was a popular speaker.
Monks and nuns carried out missionary activities.
The Pope decreed it and people obeyed.
46
What was a lord's estate called?
state
fief
mansion
manor
47
Heresy was the denial of basic Church doctrines.
True
False
48
Under feudalism, knights members of the heavily armored cavalry.
False
True
49
What city did the Crusaders seek to free? This city was holy to both Muslims and Christians.
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Rome
Damascus
50
Emperor Alexius I asked this pope for help to fight the Seljuk Turks.
Saladin
Clovis
Urban II
Charlemagne
