The Middle Ages in Europe

What did peasants gain from the feudal system in Europe?

• land to farm and protection from attacks

• political power and business opportunities

• religious freedom and increased wealth

• free education and military experience

Feudalism developed in Europe as a result of what?

• the spread of deadly diseases

• the fall of the Roman Empire

• the decline of the Catholic Church

• the increase of international trade

This chart explains one economic system.

Which economic system is explained in this chart?

• barter system

• capitalism

• feudalism

• loan system

How did the Roman Catholic Church impact life in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• It prevented governments from mistreating people.

• It had little authority and was unable to assist those in need.

• It provided educational opportunities for peasants.

• It provided a sense of unity, order, and stability.

What is the best example of the feudal system of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

• A small merchant employs villagers to work out of his manor.

• An apprentice learns a skilled trade and joins a guild.

  An apprentice learns a skilled trade and joins a guild.

• A lord gives land to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service.

• A landlord allows peasants to work his land and produce all needed goods.

This chart describes several changes caused by the Magna Carta in England.

According to this chart, how did the Magna Carta impact the English monarchy?

• It brought an end to the monarchy.

• It gave more power to the monarchy.

• It increased the number of people in the monarchy.

• It limited the power of the monarchy.

This graph compares the populations of Europe before and after the Bubonic Plague.

How did the changes seen in this graph impact the European economy?

• It decreased the number of available workers.

• It increased the demand for most goods.

• It increased the efficiency of the feudal system.

• It decreased the value of mercantilism.

  It decreased the value of mercantilism.

How was the social order in European society affected by the Black Death?

• High death tolls reduced the population of workers and weakened the practice of feudalism.

• Nobles were able to afford medicine to fight the plague and therefore were not affected by it.

• Most of the upper class was killed by the plague, and peasants were able to buy land.

• Kings gave most of their power to the church clergy, so they would pray to stop the plague.

Which occupation is most responsible for the spread of the Black Death?

• apprentices

• farmers

• knights

• traders

What was a long-term economic impact of the Black Death?

• It decreased wages as there was a smaller supply of workers.

• It led to an increase in wages since there was a shortage of workers.

• It strengthened feudalism since more people left crowded cities to farm.

• It strengthened trade as foreign medicines were in higher demand.