The Middle Ages

The event that began the Middle Ages was the________

• fall of Rome

• death of Julius Caesar

• birth of Christ

• invention of the printing press

Why were Vikings able to expand throughout Europe?

• They were excellent shipbuilders and sailors and were warriors who loved adventure.

• Their gods were superior.

• They were more tactical.

• They had significantly more people which made it easier to dominate the Europeans..

_____________ is a political and social order that developed during the Middle Ages when royal governments were no longer able to defend their subjects; nobles offered protection and land in return for service

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Buddhism

What was the result of all the different invasions from foreign groups into Europe?

• The Feudal System developed

• Rise of Christianity

• People wanted the right to vote

• People fled to the Americas

Select the image that best represents:

serf

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Which of the following is a synonym for serf?

• Monk

• Noble

• Peasant

• Manor

What best completes the social pyramid?

• Vassals land

• Untouchables

• Serfs

• Landowners

These members of European society were to protect the lord and his land, as well as the peasants who lived on his land.

• Knights

• Monks

• Tax collectors

• Nobles

Why were manors known as "self-sufficient"

• Because they relied on trade to get their goods

• Because everything they needed, they had to make

• Because kings made everything for their manors

Which is the correct order of the feudal system from high to low?

• Knights - Serfs - King - Lords

• King - Lords - Knights - Serfs

• King - Knights - Lords - Serfs