Unit 5 Study Quiz

Where do monks live?

• A. Cathedrals

• B. Monasteries

• C. Dioceses

• D. Parishes

How did monks in monasteries help preserve learning in the Middle Ages? Check all that apply. HINT: There are four choices.

• A. They translated the writings of ancient philosophers

• B. They opened schools for peasant children

• C. They copied and preserved manuscripts.

• D. They created illustrated manuscripts and pieces of art.

• E. They studied Greek and Latin.

Which statement describes the effect of Charlemagne’s conquests on Europe?

• A. Europe developed powerful city-states.

• B. Europe separated into two rival kingdoms.

• C. Europe became divided into small warring states.

• D. Europe was brought together as a single empire.

Which actions did Charlemagne take during his reign? (Choose 4)

• A. He developed a legal system.

• B. He promoted trade.

• C. He made Christianity a state religion

• D. He banned slavery.

• E. He founded schools and libraries.

Which sentence best describes feudalism?

• A. Feudalism was a form of limited democracy with elected officials.

• B. Feudalism depended on agreements between nation states.

• C. Feudalism relied upon an extensive body of written laws.

• D. Feudalism was based upon a complex system of loyalties.

Someone who received land or other gifts from a lord became the lord's...

• A. Slave

• B. Serf

• C. Vassal

• D. Peasant

Which group in feudalism farmed land on manors to provide food for everyone?

• A. Nobles

• B. Knights

• C. Peasants

• D. Lords

Which class in feudalism was responsible for collecting taxes for the king?

• A. Knights

• B. Priests

• C. Peasants

• D. Nobles

Who was responsible for fighting in Europe under feudalism?

• A. Kings

• B. Nobles

• C. Knights

• D. Peasants

What role did feudalism play in Medieval Europe? Check all that apply. (Choose 3)

• A. Brought order and stability

• B. Helped the king govern their kingdoms

• C. Made money for the king

• D. Helped spread Christianity

• E. Gave everyone in society a job to fulfill to keep things running smoothly