Middle Ages Test #1 2022

"Barbarians" that came from Scandinavia who raided and terrorized Europeans were the ____________.

• Franks
• Lombards
• Visigoths
• Vikings

In the feudal system, what did the monarchs give their most trusted lords?

• status
• freedom
• religion
• land

What was one of Charlemagne's greatest accomplishments?

• conquering Islamic lands
• keeping the Muslims out of Europe
• unifying Western Europe
• ignoring the Chruch's presence

Which of the following best describes Charlemagne's relationship with the Roman Catholic Church?

• He built his empire by cooperating with the Church.
• He led crusades to expand the Church's power.
• He tolerated his people's loyalty to the Church.
• He ignored the Church's presence.

Who did European peasants look to for protection under the feudal system?

• serf
• lord
• pope
• sword maker

Feudalism fulfilled a need in Europe. What did feudalism provide to people living in medieval Europe?

• education
• agricultural techniques
• safety
• land

Which of the following was a lord's responsibility?

• running the household
• training the children
• electing leaders
• acting as judge and jury

What was the role of the feudal manors in Europe?

• They raised the status of women in Europe.
• They provided serfs with their own land.
• They provided protection and safety.
• They raised the status of the peasants in Europe.

A knight's main role was a _______

• teacher
• judge
• priest
• soldier

Under the Code of Chivalry, knights are required to be ________________.

• courageous
• loyal to their lord and king
• respectful towards women
• all of the above