Feudalism (15-2)

A political system based on bonds of loyalty between lords and vassals is called ______________________.

• feudalism

• monarchy

• democracy

• communism

This person in Medieval Europe was a noble who served a lord of higher rank: _________________.

• lord

• vassal

• king

• serf

In return for a vassal's military service, a lord granted his vassal land and permission to rule the people who lived on it. This is called a ________________.

• serf

• knights

• fief

• concordat

Another name for a vassals who was a warrior in armor who fount on horseback is a ______________.

• king

• lord

• knight

• serf

Peasants who could not leave the manor, own property or marry without the lord's approval were called _______________.

• serf

• lord

• knight

• king

Which of the following were inventions that improved Medieval Europe? (choose all that apply)

• heavy wheeled plow

• horse collar

• wind mill

• water mill

• crop rotation

The center of the nobles' manor was a ______________/

• temple

• arena

• aqueduct

• castle

What was often found around a castle that provided protection for the lord and his family?

• roads

• drawbridge

• moat

• gate

Increased trade led to the growth of __________________.

• towns and cities

• war and famine

• peace and wealth

• farms and markets

These groups set standards for quality in products and set prices.

• serfs

• artisans

• guilds

• markets