Middle Ages Quiz

political and social system during the Middle Ages

• Feudalism

• Manor System

• Imperialism

• Capitalism

What is something a monk would do?

• copy books by hand

• live in a monastery with other men who devoted themselves solely to God

• teach children how to read

• all of the above

Feudalism is based on ____________________.

• the idea that developed to rid every nation of warfare

• land, loyalty, protection and service

• the exchange of food for service

• food, water, shelter, and protection

Which group was most responsible for the spread of the Black Plague to Europe?

• Soldiers

• Traders

• Crusaders

• Invaders

Which of the following is true about the Magna Carta?

• It gave the king more money and power

• It limited the power of the king and gave more authority to the nobles

• It was signed before the civil war in Germany

• It demanded the lords provide military service to the king

I work the land on the manor and have to ask the lord for permission to leave. Who am I? ______________

• Serf

• Knight

• Lord

• Vassal

I pledge my loyalty to the lord by protecting him and the land. I follow a code of behavior called chivalry. Who am I? _______________

• Serf

• Lord

• Knight

• Monks

I am the noble in charge of my manor/castle. Who am I? ____________________________

• Lord

• Knight

• Mayor

• King

I am a man that has given my life to the church. I follow vows that I have made of poverty, chastity and obedience. Who am I? _________________

• Priest

• Monk

• Noble

• Knight

In England, ____________________________ was forced to sign the Magna Carta, a very important democratic document.

• Charlemange

• Prince Henry

• King John

• Parliament