Pre-test/Lesson of Graded quizziz: 7th vocab

Front

Best synonym for "fall" in a civilization:

Back

decline

Front

Illegal money exchange for favors by officials is known as...

Back

a bribe

Front

A group of usually twelve citizens who decide guilt in a criminal trial is called...

Back

a jury

Front

A ____ was a peasant without freedom, but not property.

Back

serf

Front

"Medieval" relates to which period?

Back

The Middle Ages of Europe

Front

Feudalism refers to...

Back

The social hierarchy of the Middle Ages

Answer explanation

Feudalism refers the social classes of the Medieval Period in Europe, however, all societies have had (and still have!) some form of hierarchy. Do you think having a hierarchy is a good idea? Discuss with your someone next to you.

Front

Another term for "wealth" is...

Back

prosperity

Front

A ______ was anyone who swore allegiance to a higher rank.

Back

vassal

Answer explanation

Basically , in Medieval feudalism everyone except the king was a vassal, even the wealthy nobles who owned land and castles!

Front

"Romance" languages refer to ...

Back

Languages derived from the Latin language

Answer explanation

"Romance" in this case has nothing to do with love, it relates to the word "Roman" and the languages that derive from their language, Latin. Can you remember the modern Romance languages?

Front

The Roman form of democracy was a ________ referenced in the US government.

Back

republic

Answer explanation

Checking in: Do you even know what a democracy is? Review with someone sitting next to you.