Unit 3 Practice 1

Which of these best defines feudalism?

• A political and economic arrangement in which a lord provides protection in exchange for loyalty and service.
• A hierarchy designed to ensure only kings are protected.
• A system of exchange where laborers work for wages in the form of money.
• A social order with kings at the top and knights at the bottom.

While a misnomer, Europe was often referred to as the "Dark Ages" because:

• there was decline in trade, education among the lower classes, and the spread of culture

• it was a period of no stuctured education system or interest in sharing knowledge

• it was a period of extreme weather patterns that created constant overcast

• fire was forbidden across Europe because it was seen as a satanic symbol

How were European and Japanese societies similar in the Middle Ages?

• They created a system in which land was exchanged for service and protection

• They created representative democracies in which common citizens elected leaders

• They created direct democracies in which citizens had the power to vote on specific laws

• They created forms of government in which religion determined the law

Why was the emperor considered to be a "figurehead" of power?

• The emperor was in a position of power, but did not actually rule

• The emperor had complete power in Japanese society

• The emperor was the leader of the Japanese army

• The emperor was the at the top of feudal society in Japan

In feudal society, a person's social rank was determined primarily by which of the following choices?

• Birth

• Education and Training

• Marriage

• Individual Abilities

Which choices describes a minor difference between European and Japanese Feudalism?

• European was more economic and Japanese was more militaristic

• European depended more heavily on peasant labor than Japan

• Japan created a strong military classes while European Knights were just material girls in chainmail

• Japan had a weaker central government while European kingdoms were very centralized

What commonalities can be seen between European and Japanese feudalism?

• Centralized kingdoms dominated the political scene.

• Literature flourished during long periods of peace.

• Land formed the basis for power, with lords controlling fiefdoms.

• Weak emperors were controlled by religious leaders.

Which of the following was an outcome for peasants in Europe after the Black Death c. 1340?

• More land was available and wages increased.

• Wages plummeted as demand decreased.

• The laity gained even more confidence in the Church.

• Peasants were not as affected as the upperclasses.

In both Europe and Japan, the major reason for the development of feudalism was to

• eliminate the need for a legal system

• increase trade and manufacturing in the region

• guarantee the political power of religious leaders

• provide order during a period of weak central governments

If the Pope did this to someone, that person would not be able to take part in any sacraments from the church. 

• excommunicated 
• executed 
• exiled 
• excluded