Middle Ages Lesson 6

Which event is considered the beginning of the middle ages

• the crowning of Charlemagne

• the Norman invasion of England

• the birth of Jesus

• the fall of the Western Roman Empire

During most of the medieval period, the growing season in each climate zone was generally long enough to allow people

• to grow the crops they needed for survival.

• to produce large enough harvest to sell.

• to cover payments in crops to the feudal lord.

The lowest group in the feudal system.

• knights
• vassals
• serfs
• students

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Which of the following statements accurately describes feudalism?

• Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service.
• Feudalism served to spread Christianity throughout Western Europe.
• Feudalism began as a way to protect those on pilgrimages to Jerusalem.
• The rise of feudalism marked the end of the Medieval Age.

In the system of feudalism, who farmed the land?

• monarchs
• serfs
• lords
• knights

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Which of the following is true about the Magna Carta?

• It demanded that lord's provide military service to the king.
• It was signed before the civil war in England.
• It contained 63 clauses and limited the power of the king.
• It gave the king more money and power.

The rapid spread of a deadly disease over a wide area is called a/an ___________.

• Germ
• Flu
• Fleas on rats
• Plague

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A form of government led by a king or queen where one leader passes down power to their offspring is called what?

• Mercenary
• Monarchy
• Missionary
• Momentum

Which best describes the influence of the Church during the Middle Ages?

• A child from almost every family became a monk or nun in the Church
• The Church encouraged people of other religions to settle in Europe
• Church officials and kings worked separately to govern countries
• Daily life in villages and towns revolved around the Church

In the later part of the Middle Ages, cities grew because of an increase in what?

• Nobles
• Crusades
• Churches
• Trade

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