Feudalism Test

Which of the following is a reason why the population shifted in Western Europe?

• The Eastern Roman Empire was a more desirable place to live

• Trade virtually stopped altogether

• Cities were destroyed and crumbled to the ground

• A lack of food caused many people to move to rural areas in order to grow their own food

Why were there almost no written records following the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• There are written records, it is just written in a language we cannot understand

• Most of the Germanic invaders could not read or write

• All of the written documents from this time were later burned

• The Germanic invaders did not want people to copy their scientific achievements

Which Frankish king expanded the kingdom to France and also made the Frankish people Christian?

• Pepin

• Charles Martel

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

The most famous "Mayor of the Palace" was which great leader?

• Pepin

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Charlemagne

This man wanted to unite all of the Germanic kingdoms and was later crowned emperor by the pope?

• Pepin

• Clovis

• Charles Martel

• Charlemagne

By 1000 A.D. Europe was divided into over how many feudal territories?

• 1

• 100

• 1,000

• 1,000,000

What could be found at the center of a feudal territory?

• A large city

• Castle

• Homes of the nobles

• Peasants' fields

Which group were vassals to knights?

• Peasants

• Knights

• Nobles

• King

Which group was a lord to the nobles?

• Peasants

• Knights

• Nobles

• King

Which group held the most power by creating and enforcing rules on their land?

• Peasants

• Knights

• Nobles

• King