Feudal Europe

What is divine right?

• When a king/queen is respected by their subjects.

• When a king/queen is thought to get his/her power from God.

• When the Pope has power over a king/queen.

• When a king/queen choices his/her court.

What best describes a Privy Council?

• A group of people who served the king.

• Villagers who live on manors.

• Advisors who could make decisions on behalf of the ruler.

• Vassals of the great lords.

What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?

• It limited the king’s power to make new laws.

• It outlined the feudal system.

• It stated the tax rules in the feudal system.

• It stated the rights of kings in the feudal system.

What did nobles get in exchange for their loyalty to the king?

• Tax cuts

• Land

• Invitations to banquets

• Knights to protect them

Which best describes knights in the Middle Ages?

• They fought when they wanted to.

• They only practiced their skills on their own.

• They followed a strict honor code called chivalry.

• They served squires.

Which group made up the largest percentage of the population during the Middle Ages?

• Kings

• Clergy

• Lords

• Peasants

Which is true about food during the Middle Ages?

• There was a lot of variety in food.

• Most people ate bread and stew.

• Meat was eaten daily by peasants.

• People only drank water.

Which of the following is true about schools during the Middle Ages?

• Some schools were run by the church.

• Most schools were run by the government.

• Most everyone attended school.

• Only peasants attended school.

Which is true about marriage during the Middle Ages?

• Women were able to choose their own husbands.

• Noble girls usually married around age 18.

• Men and women were considered equals.

• Marriages were often arranged by women’s fathers.

Where did most people live during the Middle Ages?

• Apartments in cities

• Small one or two room homes

• Large castles

• Bright, open homes