World History Topic 7.2

How would you BEST describe the factors contributing to the development of the political and social system of feudalism?

• Vandals, Goths, and Saxons arriving in Europe caused great economic growth.

• The population of cities declined so rapidly rulers could not maintain order.

• Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars invaded Europe at a time of political weakness.

• The powerful Roman army continued to safeguard citizens of the empire.

What characteristic of the development of the political and social system of feudalism BEST summarizes the life of knights and nobles?

• Chivalry served them as a way to attain positions of power.

• As lords, they constructed large castles and raised armies.

• They were mainly involved in manor duties and competing in tournaments.

• As vassals, they swore loyalty and provided military service.

Which describes how noblewomen contributed to the economic system of manorialism?

• They brought dowry income to their lord's manor.

• They managed the daily activities of their manor.

• They fostered trade among peasants on their manor.

• They left the manor to support their lord during war.

How did the economic system of manorialism MOST affect nobles?

• They supported peasant efforts to become self-sufficient.

• They let peasants grind grain for a fee at the manor's mill.

• They provided protection and gave peasants land to farm.

• They rewarded peasants with money after good harvests.

Which could MOST likely have caused peasants on medieval manors to die so young?

• They could be hurt while away from the manor on the lord's service.

• They received no or inadequate medical treatment for their illnesses.

• They could be at risk of injury or death during attacks by rival lords.

• They worked hard and had poor diets, so were vulnerable to disease.