European Middle Ages Exam

Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages turn towards feudalism?

• it offered the people protection and stability

• it was forced upon them by the traders along the Silk Road

• The feudal system was similar to the Roman government

• The Pope told them to do it or they would not go to heaven

Which of the following could be considered vassals under the feudal system?

• King

• Lord/Noble

• Knight

• Samurai

What does this diagram reveal about the feudal system?

• It was based on educational achievement

• It was based on social advancement

• It was based on social class structure

• It was based on Protestant or Catholic faith

Which leader was anointed Emperor in 800AD?

• Clovis

• Charlemagne

• Charles Martel

What is a fief?

• large piece of land

• manor

• payment

The goal of the First Crusade was to take Jerusalem and the area around it, known as the Holy Land, away from the Muslims who controlled it.

• True 
• False

How did the 3rd Crusades end?

• Muslims were permanently driven out of the Holy Lnad

• Muslims drove the Crusaders out of the Holy Land

• the Crusaders established a permanent army in Jerusalem

• Crusaders and Muslims signed a truce of peace

The decline of feudalism was caused by the 100 Years War, growth of trade, and

• fall of Rome

• raids of the Vikings

• Charlamagne Holy Roman Empire

• Bubonic Plague

What devastated 1/3 to 1/2 of Europe's population during the Middle Ages?

• war and Bubonic plage

• famine and Bubonic plague

• war and famine

• inefficient government and corruption

What killed a third of the population of Europe in the 1300s?

• bubonic plague

• invasion of the Turks

• religious persecution

• wars among kingdoms