Middle Ages Review

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Which of the following best describes the function of the feudal system in Europe during the Middle Ages? Knights were as highly honored by society as nobles, Every member of society had the primary responsibility of protecting their king, Nobles owned servants or slaves who worked their land without benefit, Land-owning nobles provided land in exchange for specific services from tenants (serfs/peasants).

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Land-owning nobles provided land in exchange for specific services from tenants (serfs/peasants).

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Which of the following best describes the role of vassals in the feudal system?
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They were granted plots of land in exchange for military service.
They were tied to their nobles’ land by contract and had limited freedoms.
They paid rent to nobles in exchange for protection and servants.
They were low-ranking members of society who provided unskilled services.

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They were granted plots of land in exchange for military service.

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Which of the following is the term that describes the land given to a knight for his service? serf, vassal, fief, castle

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fief

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Feudalism was the economic and political system that developed to provide _________ to people after the collapse of the Roman Empire.

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Protection

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A code of behavior for knights in medieval Europe, such as courage, loyalty and devotion is called?

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Chivalry

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A political system in which nobles are granted lands in exchange for loyalty, military service, & protection of the people who live on the land is called

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Feudalism

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The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural legacy of

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Rome

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Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam? God will grant life in paradise to all who obey him, God is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet, God will award eternal life to those who follow the 10 Commandments, Science and Learning is a key tenant of Bible

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God is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet

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Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Hajj are all part of the

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Five Pillars of Islam

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The followers of Islam are divided into two groups, Shia and Sunni. What makes them different?

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They disagreed on who should lead Islam after Muhammad died.