Middle Ages

The invasions of Europe between A.D.800 and 1000 resulted in a new military and political system which increased emphasis on local protection and government.  This system was known as 

• Manor System
• Papal States
• Imperialism
• Feudalism

The basic land unit for the majority of the people during the  Middle Ages was the

• Vassal
• Manor
• Parish
• Castle

Which set of vocabulary words is part of the medieval feudal system?

• serfs, peasants, lord
• moat, keep, dungeon
• crusades, guild, barter
• church, monastary, benedictine rule

During the early Middle Ages, the strongest uniting force in Europe was

• the King
• Feudalism
• Catholic Church
• Byzantine Empire

In 1095, Pope Urban II began the Christian Crusades.  The chief goal of these  Crusades was

• to establish a direct trade route to Baghdad.
• to re-conquer the Holy Lands from the Muslims
• to establish a series of monasteries throughout Asia.
• to help get Europe out of the Middle Ages.

When Rome fell in AD 476, life in Europe changed.  How did life in the early middle ages differ from Roman times?

• trade increases
• people moved from rural areas to citiies
• education and literacy declined
• the population increases

 In exchange for land_______ pledged service to a greater lord?

• Chivalry
• Fief
• Knight
• Vassal

Many young nobles were trained in riding and fighting in order to become _____?

• Chivalry
• Fief
• Vassal
• Knight

Most ___________ included one or more villages and the surrounding lands?

• Chivalry
• Fief
• Manor
• Vassal

__________ could not leave the manor without permission?

• Peasants
• Serfs
• Knight
• Vassal