Middle Ages

What best describes the relationship under feudalism?

• Monarch granted land to the serfs and the serfs farmed the land and protected the lords of the land.

• In exchange for land and protection, people swore loyalty and service to those who granted this protection.

• Lords granted land to the serfs and the serfs farmed the land and protected the monarch, who supplied food to the lords.

• The serfs protected the monarch, who gave them land in return for feeding the lords.

Why did feudalism begin in Western Europe?

• Because people wanted to give control to the king

• Because people allowed the church to take control

• Because people sought protection from the invaders

• Because people allowed merchants to trade

What was the responsibility of the Lord of the manor to those who pledged their loyalty to him?

• To make sure all of the work was completed

• To give the serfs food and land

• To provide medical care to the people

• To protect them

What were the kings’ obligations in the feudal system?

• Gave land to his trusted lords

• Gave loyalty to the knights

• Gave food to the people in his kingdom

• Gave land to other kings throughout Europe

Which of the following is true about feudalism?

• It was designed to promote political and economic equality

• It was controlled by the powerful middle class

• It was intended to provide opportunities for social mobility

• It was based on reciprocal obligations and allegiances

What did the Magna Carta do for the English people?

• It abolished the system for English vassals

• It took authority from the Catholic Church

• It gave basic rights to all English citizens

• It stated that there should be a system of common law in England

Which of the following best describes the main idea of the Magna Carta?

• A noble was more powerful than the king

• Nobody should rule over a country

• The king has total control of the people he ruled

• The power of the king is limited

What was the original intent of the Magna Carta?

• To restore the rights of the king

• To restore the rights of the nobles

• To restore the rights of the serfs

• To get rid of the rights of all nobility

What did the Magna Carta’s Great Council eventually grow into?

• The English Parliament, which was the first democratic, legislative body in modern Europe

• The English Monarch, which was the first monarch with a legislative body in Europe

• The English Parchment, which was the first democratic and republic body in Europe

• The English Parliament, which was the first monarch with a legislative body in Europe.

What was the major result that came out of the Magna Carta?

• Feudalism grew in strength throughout all of Europe

• Feudalism and its hierarchical structure spread throughout Europe and Japan

• Feudalism and its hierarchical structure was weakened throughout Europe

• Feudalism and the power of the monarch grew throughout all Europe