Unit 2 Quiz #1 Review

Feudalism is best defined as

• A system of government in which kings rule serfs.

• A system of government in which knights provide protection and lords give them training.

• A system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty/service.

• A system of government in which a bicameral legislature, courts, and an executive branch divide power and authority.

One way the Church provided stability was

• Creating written records and preserving knowledge

• Excommunicating kings

• Owning lots of land and being wealthy

• Marrying members into powerful families to form alliances

What is a "vassal"?

• A servant

• An assistant to the king

• A knight's horse

• The King

At the beginning of the Middle Ages, most people lived on a _______.

• fief

• castle

• manor

• town

Who provided most of the education during the Middle Ages?

• The King

• The Church

• The Knights

• The Lords

What new innovation opened up new areas for farming that previous could not be farmed?

• Watermill

• Crop Rotation / 3 field system

• Manor System

• Heavy plow

This feudal class was responsible for providing military service.

• Lords

• Kings

• Knights

• Serfs/Peasants

This innovation allowed soils to rest and replenish nutrients needed for future farming.

• Watermill

• Crop Rotation / 3 Field System

• Heavy Plow

• The Manor System

This feudal class did all of society's work

• Kings

• Lords

• Knights

• Peasants

Which of the following systems is illustrated by the diagram

• Guild system

• Feudal system

• Manor System

• University System