Vikings & Medieval Europe

What is the word for a piece of land given from lord to a lesser lord?

• Vassal

• Royalty

• Kingdom

• Fief

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

• Nobles

• The king

• Knights

• Peasants

Answer explanation

Some peasants were freemen and some were not. Unfree peasants were called serfs.

Which of these do you think is characteristic of feudal society?

• Rapid social change

• High literacy rates

• Factory system and the industrial based economy

• Rigid social class structure, social hierarchy

Answer explanation

Which answer choice shows the order of Feudal Society from highest to lowest?

• peasants, knights, nobles, king
• king, nobles, knights, peasants
• knights, king, peasants, serfs
• merchants, knights, commoners, serfs

Which of the following statements accurately describes feudalism?

• Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service.
• Feudalism served to spread Christianity throughout Western Europe.
• Feudalism began as a way to protect those on pilgrimages to Jerusalem.
• The rise of feudalism marked the end of the Medieval Age.

What is a tithe?

• A payment made to the lord of the manor

• A forced donation to the church

• A piece of farming equipment

• A peasant

Which of the following best describes the function of the feudal system in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Knights were as highly honored by society as nobles

• Nobles owned servants or slaves who worked their land without benefit

• Every member of society had the primary responsibility of protecting their king

• Land-owning nobles provided land in exchange for specific services from tenants (serfs/peasants).

Vassals who were granted their own fief were expected to pledge an oath of loyalty AND provide-

• Slaves to work the lord’s land

• Military Support

• Entertainment

• Farm animals and equipment

A code of behavior for knights in medieval Europe, such as courage, loyalty and devotion is called?

• Black Death

• Parliament

• Chivalry

• Manor

In the Feudal System, who did all of the work and ensured that everyone had food, equipment and services?

• Monarchs

• Nobles

• Knights

• Peasants