Europe During the Medieval Period Unit Review

Which of these was a result of the fall of Rome?

• the decline of Christianity

• the lack of a central government

• an end to attacks by barbarians

• the growth of a strong economy

A king gave his most important lords fiefs, which were

• grants of land.

• large celebrations.

• war horses.

• market licenses.

Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by

• birth.

• wealth.

• religion.

• education.

Which of the following was a main job of medieval ladies?

• managing the household

• selling the manor's goods

• negotiating with feudal lords

• teaching boys to be knights

Pages and squires were boys in training to become

• kings.

• knights.

• teachers.

• landowners.

Suppose a knight is known for his chivalry. What does that suggest about him?

• He fought with great skill.

• He owned a famous manor.

• He traveled to many countries.

• He followed a code of behavior.

Serfs were required to

• grind their own grain at home.

• fight against the king's enemies.

• move to nearby cities and towns.

• stay on the land that they worked.

What belongs in the empty box to complete the cause-and-effect diagram?

• Development of farming

• Expansion of freedoms

• Rise in prosperity

• Increase in attacks

Who are the men in the picture?

• lord and vassal

• peasant and serf

• merchant and squire

• villager and priest

What do these medieval items have in common?

• They describe parts of a church's architecture.

• They describe features of a manor house.

• They describe forms of military technology.

• They describe structures of medieval towns.