Medieval Europe preview

What physical feature helps contribute to the warmer climate in Southern Europe?

• The rivers that run across Europe.

• The ocean surrounding parts of Southern Europe.

• The mountain ranges that block cooler northern winds.

• The desert, which contributes to hotter weather.

Why did feudalism develop in Europe in the Middle Ages?

• To give knights a purpose for fighting

• For the kings to have people to rule

• So manors would be useful again

• To provide protection and security

What is the black plague?

• Another name for the Guillotine

• A disease that killed many people in Europe

• A religious cult during the Middle Ages

• The name for secret soldiers in the Roman army

What is the code of conduct of Medieval knights focusing on bravery and honor?

• monarchy
• chivalry
• monastery
• feudalism

What is a system of government that is ruled by a king or queen?

• monarchy
• chivalry
• monastery
• feudalism

What is the system in Europe where lords gave land to vassals for service and loyalty?

• monarchy
• chivalry
• monastery
• feudalism

What is a highly trained mounted warrior in the service of a noble in Medieval Europe?

• serf
• knight
• Crusades
• Clergy

What is a peasant farmer in feudal society?

• serf
• knight
• Crusades
• Clergy

Which of the following is the correct hierarchy (ranking) of Feudal society in Medieval Europe? TOP to BOTTOM

• knights, peasants, church officials & nobles, king
• king, knights, church officials and nobles, peasants
• king, church officials and nobles, knights, peasants
• peasants, knights, church officials and nobles, king

Which of the following is the correct hierarchy (ranking) of the clergy in the Roman Catholic church? TOP to BOTTOM

• Pope, Cardinals, Priests, Bishops, Monks & Nuns
• Pope, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Monks & Nuns
• Pope, Priests, Cardinals, Bishops, Monks & Nuns
• Pope, Bishops, Cardinals, Priests, Monks & Nuns