Feudalism and Middle Ages

What did knights receive in exchange for pledging loyalty to their lord?

• sword

• fief

• a holy relic

• an indulgence

What was manorialism?

• The knights' code of honor.

• The economic system of feudalism.

• The social structure of feudalism.

• The jobs monks did in their community.

What was the basic structure of feudalism based on?

• educational achievement

• social class

• religion

• social advancement

What brought stability to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the election of government officials

• the development of the feudal system

• the development of the caste system

• the creation of well-structured cities

What caused the development of the feudal system during the Middle Ages

• rivalry between ancient cities

• the unification of European rulers

• the decline of the Roman Catholic Church

• the collapse of a strong central government

In the economic system of manorialism, who did the work on the landholding of the lords?

• kings

• knights

• peasants

• lords

Which is the most accurate description of a vassal?

• one who buys land from the government

• one who has people working for him

• one who is leader of a manor and gives away land

• one who is obligated to serve another because he was gifted land

How did feudalism contribute to the development of nation-states in Europe?

• It changed the economy to trade-based.

• It weakened to power of the Roman Catholic Church.

• It strengthened the king's army and centralized their power.

• It did not make any impact on Western Europe.

Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages embrace feudalism?

• It offered people protection and stability.

• It was forced on them by traders along the Silk Road.

• The feudal system was based on the government system of the Roman Empire.

• The Pope told people to support feudalism or they would not go to heaven.

Which of the following were considered vassals in medieval Europe?

• bus drivers and mail carriers

• lords and knights

• doctors and nurses

• samurai and ninja