Chapter 17: Feudalism

The period between 500 and 1500 is called the Middle Ages because many events took place in the middle of Europe.

• True
• False 

During the Middle Ages, southern Europe was occasionally invaded by Vikings.

• True
• False 

While nearly all Europeans were Christian, the Japanese were split among three different religions.

• True
• False 

The differences between European and Japanese art during the Middle Ages can be explained by differences between European and Japanese religions.

• True 
• False 

The daimyo in Japan were very similar to the serfs in Europe.

• True
• False 

The word samurai means “those who serve.” Whom did Japan’s samurai serve?

• the emperor 
• their lords
• the royal court 
• their families 

You learned that the samurai valued courage. Which objects below could provide evidence of this?

• calligraphy brushes 
• statues of the Buddha 
• sword and armor 
• hoe and plow 

The people who were most important in spreading Christianity throughout
Europe were

• Saint Benedict, Saint Patrick, and the monks.
• Saint Patrick, Saint Benedict, and Charlemagne.
• the popes, missionaries, and monks.
• the monks, missionaries, and knights.

Saint Patrick

• converted the Irish to Christianity.
• was an Italian monk from the 500s.
• created rules for how monks should live.
• helped Charlemagne conquer parts of Europe.

What can you infer about Charlemagne from his accomplishments?

• He did not think religion was important.
• He wanted to gain great power in Europe
• He was not very concerned with education.
• He was interested in spreading feudalism.