Unit 1 Lesson 4.3 Monarchs

What is the divine right of kings?

• The belief that monarchs were chosen by the people
• The notion that monarchs were appointed by the Pope
• The concept that monarchs were elected by the nobles
• The idea that God had given monarchs the right to rule

What was the role of vassals in supporting monarchs?

• Providing money and jewels
• Providing education and training
• Providing knights and soldiers
• Providing food and shelter

What is an example of powerful lords who governed their fiefs as independent states?

• Medieval monarchs
• Vikings who invaded England
• Great lords during the Early Middle Ages
• Saxon tribes in England

What was the impact of the Norman Conquest on feudalism in England?

• It abolished feudalism in England
• It weakened feudalism in England
• It brought feudal institutions from Europe to England
• It had no impact on feudalism in England

What group invaded and settled England before the Norman Conquest?

• Normans
• Romans
• Saxons
• Vikings

Who believed he had the right to the English throne after the death of the Saxon king?

• Harold, the cousin of the Saxon king
• The Pope
• The English nobles
• William, the Duke of Normandy

What was the nickname of William of Normandy after he conquered England?

• William the Just
• William the Great
• William the Conqueror
• William the Wise

What did medieval monarchs have to rely on their vassals for?

• Providing enough food and shelter
• Providing enough knights and soldiers
• Providing enough education and training
• Providing enough money and jewels

What brought stability to much of Europe during the High Middle Ages?

• The capitalist system
• The democratic system
• The feudal system
• The socialist system

Who were at the very top of feudal society?

• Vassals
• Monarchs
• Peasants
• Nobles