Chapter 7 Medieval Times

What change signaled the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• the battle of Tours

• the crowning of Charlemagne

• the collapse of the Roman Empire

• the Magyar and Viking invasions

Which statement best describes the early Germanic Kingdoms?

• They has no written laws

• They had no urban centers

• They were ruled by Leo III

• They adopted Roman customs

One-long term result of the crowning of Charlemagne was...

• the spread of the Latin language throughout the old Roman Empire

• the deepening split between eastern and western Christians

• the reunification of the old Roman Empire under Muslim rulers

• the loss of power by the pope

The main rule of powerful nobles in Charlemagne's kingdom was to...

• establish schools

• spread Christianity

• see that justice was done

• rule local regions

Which statement best describes events after Charlemagne's death?

• His sons fought for control; his kingdom was divided

• His kingdom grew stronger, thanks to a series of strong leaders

• His kingdom became the current country of Germany

• His kingdom was concurred by the Vikings and the Magyar invaders

The feudal system was based on a network of...

• castles protecting trade routes

• fiefs

• knights, or mounted warriors

• mutual obligations

Which statement best describes noblewomen in the Middle Ages?

• treated much like serfs

• active roles in medieval society

• same responsibilities as men

• no economic rights

The feudal contract was usually between...

• the owner of a manor and his serfs

• a noble and his fief

• a great lord and a less-powerful noble

• a knight and the Catholic church

which statement best describes medieval serfs

• They were bound to the land and could be bought and sold

• They were bound to the land but not slaves

• They were vassals of a great lord

• Although not free, they could leave the land any time

A medieval manor was...

• a self-sufficient unit

• owned by the Catholic church

• always located near a trade route

• protected by an army of serfs