Middle Ages Section 2

Multiple Choice

Why did feudalism emerge in Europe after the death of Charlemagne?

• Because people wanted more land

• Because people wanted protection from invasions

• Because people wanted to trade goods

• Because people wanted to travel

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The event that ushered in the age of feudalism was the ​

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in 473 C.E.

Multiple Choice

What was the main responsibility of a vassal in exchange for receiving land from a lord?

• To serve in the lord's army and pay taxes

• To become a knight

• To work the land as a peasant

• To rule over other lords

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Match the following words with their correct definition.

• Vassal

• Fief

• Manor

Someone who pledges loyalty to a lord in exchange for land.

Plots of land given in exchange for protection and loyalty.

The villages and buildings built on the plot of land.

• Someone who pledges loyalty to a lord in exchange for land.

• Plots of land given in exchange for protection and loyalty.

• The villages and buildings built on the plot of land.

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The primary characteristic of feudal society in Medieval Europe was ​ ​

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land for protection.

individual rights.

financial equality.

constitutional government

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about the changes in the feudal system as kings became more powerful.

• Kings replaced lords at the top of the feudal system

• Lords became more powerful than kings

• The role of vassals disappeared

• Kings gained more control over land and people

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Label the feudal pyramid

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knights

nobles/lords

King

serf

peasant

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Which of the following statements about a manor in medieval times are correct?

• A manor was a Lord's estate that included a village and surrounding lands

• Manors were mostly self-sufficient

• Peasants and serfs provided labor in exchange for protection

• Manors were only used for military purposes

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were not ​

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, because they could not be bought or sold.

Multiple Choice

How did the status and freedoms of serfs differ from those of peasants in medieval society?

• Serfs enjoyed more rights and could own property, while peasants had limited freedoms.
• Peasants had no rights and were bound to the land, unlike serfs who were free.
• Serfs could freely move and own land, while peasants were tied to their lords.
• Serfs had restricted freedoms and were bound to the land, while peasants had more autonomy and could own property.

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Multiple Choice

When noblemen where out on military duties, who tended their business while they were gone?

• noble women

• peasants

• knights

• kings

Multiple Choice

At what age did boys typically begin training to become knights, and what were some of the skills they learned during their early training?

• At age 7; fighting, riding horses, caring for armor and weapons

• At age 12; jousting and sword fighting

• At age 21; learning poetry and music

• At age 15; farming and cooking

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Describe the process and significance of the investiture ceremony in the training of a knight.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following weapons were commonly used by knights during battles?

• Swords, axes, daggers, spears, crossbows, longbows

• Slingshots, catapults, cannons, pistols

• Tridents, nets, whips, maces

• Bows, arrows, shields, clubs

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Explain how tournaments, such as jousting, provided opportunities for knights to demonstrate their skills.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a part of the code of chivalry for knights?

• Being brave

• Treating captured knights well

• Protecting the weaker than themselves

• Always acting chivalrous

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Describe the role of knights during an attack on a castle, based on the images.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were common defensive features of stone castles?

• Moat

• Arrow loops

• Drawbridge

• Portcullis

Open Ended

Explain how the design and features of castles helped protect the people inside during attacks.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of a moat around a castle?

• To provide water for the castle

• To make the castle look impressive

• To make it difficult for enemies to get close to the castle

• To grow crops

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Describe two methods enemies used to attack a castle and overcome its defenses.

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