Medieval Times

Which group of people were NOT native to northern Europe?

• Celts

• Angles

• Romans

• Saxons

A serf was at the lowest level of the Feudal System. What is another name for serf?

• vassal

• peasant

• knight

• monk

What is a garderobe?

• a basin of water

• a garden

• a bath tub

• a toilet

If you wanted to work in the government or the church, what language would you have to know?

• Greek

• Latin

• English

• Druid

For how many days would you celebrate Christmas in the Middle Ages?

• 12 days

• 25 days

• 2 days

• 30 days

Which of the following was NOT a common influence on the creation of last names?

• the work one did

• the place where one was born

• a father's first name

• an actress or author one admired

Did the people of the Middle Ages actually call their system of political organization the "feudal system?"

• yes

• no

If you held land in tenure (borrowed land from someone above you), what were you called?

• vassal

• knight

• king

• maiden

Which of the following did vassals owe their lords in exchange for land?

• labor service

• money

• soldiers

• all of the above

The king could take a vassal's land back if he did not meet the terms of the agreement. What was this called?

• homage

• forfeiture

• stockhold

• taxes