Medieval Europe - Part 1

Which of the choices below best describes the freedoms of serfs?

• Although not bound to the land, serfs could be bought or sold.

• Because they were free, serfs could leave the manor at any time.

• Although bound to the land, serfs could not be bought or sold.

• Because they were not free, serfs could never leave the manor.

What is the definition of feudalism?

• a belief system based on the teachings of Confucius,

• The political and social system of the Middle Ages in Europe, in which lords gave land to vassals in exchange for service and loyalty.

• an economic system based on private ownership of economic resources and the use of those resources to make a profit.

• A political system in which a ruler has total power.

the period of European history between the collapse of Rome and the Renaissance, lasting roughly from A.D. 500 to 1450. - 2 answers

• Medieval times

• Middle Ages

• Reformation

• Mongolian era

Charlemagne created a general policy that brought what to his people?

• food

• Education

• the internet

• freedom of speech

Medieval knights followed rules called the code of?

• Chivalry

• Bushido

• Conduct

• Hammurabi

Who was crowned emperor by the pope , ruled large area of Europe, and unified tribes, Christians and Roman legacy?

• William the Conqueror

• King John

• Charlemagne

• Joan of Arc

Germanic people who settled the area known today as France

• Franks

• Anglo-Saxons

• Romans

• Norsemen

• Magyars

Norsemen ("north men) raiders, explorers, and settlers known for raiding along Europe's coasts.

• Vikings

• Packers

• Bears

• Lions

What were Serfs lives like?

• A. Served lords in exchange for protection

• B.Couldn’t own land without paying, couldn’t leave said land

• C.Were not bought or sold

• D.All of the above

A lord who was granted land in exchange for service and loyalty to a greater lord; also called a lesser lord

• vassal

• serf

• knight

• peasant