Middle Ages - Feudalism

Which of these statements concerning serfs in the feudal era is CORRECT

• They had more rights than peasants.
• Many fought in service of their knights
• Some saved enough money to move to other lands.
• Lords denied them rights to leave the fief.

Which answer BEST explains why Charlemagne was important?

• He promoted education throughout his empire.
• He promoted the Orthodox religion throughout his empire
• He reunified the Western Roman Empire.
• He reunified the Byzantine Empire.

In the manorial system, which statement BEST describes a serf?

• They were given many rights by the monarch.
• They were often sold by kings and clergy.
• They could vote for their lords and church officials.
• They were protected and allowed to work land in return for obligations.

How did the manor stay self-sufficient?

• they raided other manors for food and supplies
• they traded with others for food and goods to survive
• they depended on other manors for food and supplies
• they were able to produce their own food and goods necessary to survive

Which answer explains the reason for the rise of feudalism in Europe?

• The fall of the Roman Empire.
• The fall of the Byzantine Empire.
• The creation of the Orthodox Church.
• The creation of the Holy Roman Empire.

Which term describes the economic system under feudalism? 

• capitalism
• manorialism
• communism
• mercantilism

What statement is NOT TRUE about samurai warriors and European knights?

• both followed strict honor codes
• both were professionally trained soldiers
• both practiced self discipline and meditation
• both wore armor and mastered the used many weapons

How were the feudal systems in Japan and Europe exactly the same?

• both had Zen Buddhist monks to guide them
• both had exchanging obligations and allegiances
• both had merchants on the bottom of society
• both had Roman Catholic Church officials as lords

Which of these was  MOST important aspect of European feudalism?

• the spread of Islam in Europe
• the Christian Church
• the use of latin in worship
• the oath of loyalty between vassal and lord

Who was known for bringing FEUDALISM into medieval England?

• Charles the Great
• King John
• William the Conqueror
• Magna Carta