Feudalism in the Middle Ages

Which of the following is the term that describes the land given to a knight for his service?

• serf

• fief

• vassal

• castle

In medieval Europe, an armored warrior who fought on horseback to protect a nobles land was called?

• king

• lord

• peasant

• knight

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 farmed the land?

• Monarchs

• Nobles

• Knights

• Serfs

What event ushered in the Middle Ages and gave rise to feudalism?

• Invasion of Constantinople

• Mongol conquest of the Islamic Empire

• The discovery of gold mines in Africa

• The fall of Western Rome

Which is the correct order of the feudal system?

• Knights - Serfs - King - Lords

• King - Lords - Knights - Serfs

• King - Knights - Lords - Serfs

• Lords - King - Knights - Serfs

Pages and squires were boys in training to become

• kings
• knights
• teachers
• landowners

Why were castles built during the Middle Ages?

• To make nobles more comfortable

• To impress guests

• For protection

• Nobles likes to show off their wealth

Your mother and father are both serfs.  If you save your money and work hard, you will most likely become:

• A lord
• A knight
• A vassal
• A serf

What was the main job of a knight?

• Defending his lord's or king's territory
• Enforcing the law on his lord's manor
• Going on extreme adventures
• Competing in tournaments against other knights