The Middle Ages - 2019

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

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

• William the Conqueror
• the Pope
• Charlemagne
• King Henry VIII

What group began to threaten Charlemagne's empire?

• the Romans
• the Huns
• the Egyptians
• the Vikings

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a fief?

• large piece of land

• manor

• payment

What is a vassal?

• person who receives a piece of land

• another name for a king

• person who works on a ship

• person who works in the church

Why did peasants enter into feudal agreements with Vassals?

• to make money

• for protection

• for better trade

What offered protection from invaders during the Middle Ages?

• fallow field

• castles

• mill

• tunnels