Middle Ages

Who conquered most of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• William the Conqueror

• the Pope

• Charlemagne

• King Henry VIII

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

What other culture used Feudalism, using Samurai instead of knights?

• China

• Mongols

• England

• Japan

Which of the following supports the idea of chivalry?

• A knight was expected to win the battle any way he could.

• A knight was expected to fight fairly.

• A knight was never allowed to fight in battle.

• A knight had to let his opponent win the battle.

A code of honor KNIGHTS to follow

• Bushido

• Chivalry

• Feudalism

What was feudalism?

• government where all people voted on all issues

• government that used rule of law

• government where the king traded land for loyalty and service.

• government that was divided into three equal branches

A section of land given to a vassal by a lord is called a

• tract

• acre

• manor

• fief

Why were serfs not allowed to leave a lord's manor, and give their crops to their lord?

• they were the property of the lord

• They did not own the land and owed crops to their lord

• they were captured in war

• they could leave if they wanted to

Who benefits the most from a Feudal Structure?

• Peasants

• Noble

• Knight

• King