The Middle Ages - Test Review

A fief is a grant of ______ given by a lord in exchange for loyalty and service in the Middle Ages.

• water
• land
• horse
• animals

Feudalism was the economic and political system that developed to provide freedom, rights, education and _________ to people after the collapse of the Roman Empire.

• protection
• help
• money
• jobs

True or False:  The Christian church had very little influence on the daily life of people in the middle ages.

• TRUE
• FALSE

A pilgrimage is a journey to ___________.

• a holy site
• a person's birth place
• America

True or False: The Crusades are a series of religious wars launched against Muslims by European Christians.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is the best explanation of the feudal system of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

• A merchant employs villagers to work in his shop.

• An apprentice learns a skilled trade and joins a guild.

• A king allows peasants to participate in government.

• A lord gives land to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service.

Which is the best definition of feudalism?

• a system where countries gain wealth by establishing colonies

• ) a system where people use trade and bartering to obtain goods

• a system where land is exchanged for military service and loyalty

• a system where the theory of natural rights of citizens is practiced

Why did feudalism emerge during the Middle Ages?

• Trade and wealth were growing, and people needed a way to promote it.
• Kings and queens required it as way to keep order.
• Traditions and customs from Roman culture encouraged it.
• Governments in Europe were weak and could not protect the people.

This map tracks the movement of Europeans during the Middle Ages. What would be the best title for this map?

• The Silk Road

• The Crusades

• The Mongol Invasions

• The Wars with Carthage

What was an effect of the Crusades?

• More European countries adopted feudalism.
• The Catholic Church promoted tolerance of Muslims.
• Christians gained permanent control of the Holy Land.
• Trade increased between Europe and the Middle East.