The Middle Ages18

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the empire was too small

• barbarian invasions

• the empire was too big

• the population of Rome declined

He was a a brilliant warrior and strong king who conquered most of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• William the Conqueror

• the Pope

• Charlemagne

• Alexander the Great

What group began to threaten Charlemagne's empire?

• the Romans

• the Huns

• the Egyptians

• the Vikings

What is the name for the system of promises between lords and vassals that governed Europe in the Middle Ages?

• Christianity

• Feudalism

• Shinto

• Chivalry

Which answer choice shows the order of Feudal Society from highest to lowest?

• peasants, knights, nobles, king

• king, nobles, knights, peasants

• knights, king, peasants, serfs

• merchants, knights, commoners, serfs

Who was never a vassal in a Feudal relationship?

• king

• noble

• knight

• peasant

Who was never a lord in a Feudal relationship?

• king

• noble

• knight

• peasant

What is the name for the large estate of land a knight lived on?

• castle

• manor

• chivalry

• land

Who was responsible for farming the fields on a manor?

• knights

• peasants

• merchants

• nobles

The large landmass that includes both Europe and Asia is called

• Asia Minor

• Eurasia

• The Europe Asian Hills

• Euroasian