Middle Ages Review

Which of the following groups DID NOT make up the social structure of feudalism?

• Knights

• King/Queen

• Middle class

• Serfs

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

• Nobles

• Crusades

• Churches

• Trade

What is another name for the Bubonic Plague?

• Bubonic Illness

• Black Spots

• Black Blood

• Black Death

A piece of land, given in exchange for loyalty and protection.

• Manor

• Fief

• Estate

The main religion in Europe during the

Middle Ages was

• Christian or Catholic

• Pagan

• Jewish

The crusades were wars between Christians and

• Hindus

• Buddhists

• Muslims

• Catholics

In what Crusade, did Christians capture Jerusalem in 1099?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

The Bubonic Plague affected society in the following ways EXCEPT...

• the discovery of immunizations

• there was an increase in job (labor) opportunities across Europe.

• Feudalism ultimately declined.

• population decreased across Europe by 30-65%.

Which would be the most accurate description of a vassal?

• one who buys land from the government

• one who has a person working for him

• one who is the leader of the manor and gives away land

• one who is obligated to another because of land received

Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages turn towards feudalism?

• it offered the people protection and stability

• it was forced upon them by the traders along the Silk Road

• The feudal system was similar to the Roman government

• The Pope told them to do it or they would not go to heaven