Feudalism and Manor System F.A.

Which of the following years was the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• 1300's

• 400's

• 300's

To survive the chaotic times, the people of Western Europe created which system?

• Dynasties

• Feudalism

• Democracy

The King allowed the lords (nobles) to use his lands, in return for which of the following?

• Military service and protection.

• The lords would farm the land for him..

• The lords would build his castle.

The lords divided the lands given to them into:

• Acres

• Manors

• Quadrants

Those that provided protection for others during the Middle Ages were the:

• Knights

• Legions

• Battalions

The land of the manors was farmed by which group?

• Serfs/Peasants

• Lords/Nobles

• Knights

Life during the Middle Ages was difficult and short due to the constant threat of which two:

• Starvation and War

• Disease and War

• Accidents and Dangerous Travel

Were the serfs/peasants allowed to leave the manors?

• Yes

• No

There were very few towns and cities in Western Europe during the Middle Ages because:

• The roads were bad, and people did not like to travel.

• Most people remained on the manors, and traveling could be dangerous.

• Towns and cities were not allowed at this time.

Which term is used to describe the fact that everything that was needed on the manor was raised or grown there.

• Self-sufficient

• Sustainable

• Functional