Middle Ages 1

Social hierarchy of medieval Europe (high to low).

• Peasants, knights, monarch, nobles.

• Monarch, knights, nobles, peasants.

• Monarch, peasant, knights, nobles.

• Monarch, nobles, knights, peasants.

• None of the above.

System that dictated the social hierarchy of Europe.

• Medieval

• Feudal

• Manor

• Fief

• None of the above.

How did the plague impact Europe? (Choose all that apply)

• Trade declined due to bankrupt businesses

• 30 - 60% of Europe's population died (1/3 to 2/3 of the population)

• It contributed to the decline of feudalism

• More cathedrals were built

Where did the plague start?

• Asia
• Africa
• Europe
• Australia 

How did the Bubonic Plague spread?

• Bad water
• Fleas on rats
• Looking at people
• Alignment of the stars

Which religious group fought against the Christians in the Crusades?

• Hindus
• Buddhists
• Muslims
• Catholics

The Middle Ages in Western Europe was characterized by...

• The manor system and the importance of land ownership
• Absolute monarchies and strong central government
• Decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
•  Extensive trade with Asia and the Middle East

Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?

•    Nobles
•    The king
•  Knights
•  Peasants

Which is a characteristic of feudal society?

•  Rapid social change
•    High literacy rates
•    Factory system and the industrial based economy
•    Rigid social class structure, social hierarchy

In European feudal society, an individual's social status was generally determined by...

•  Birth
•      Education and training
•      Marriage
•      Individual abilities