Feudalism and Manor Life in Medieval Europe

Which invasions destroyed the Carolingian Empire?

• Viking invasions from Scandinavia

• Muslim invasions from North Africa

• Both Viking and Muslim invasions

• None of the above

What was the main reason for people turning to local rulers for security?

• Kings were unable to effectively defend their land

• Local rulers had stronger armies

• People lost faith in central rulers

• All of the above

What is the feudal system based on?

• Rights and obligations

• Wealth and power

• Religious beliefs

• Trade and commerce

What did knights pledge to do in exchange for land?

• Defend their lord's land

• Explore the world

• Protect the peasants

• Manage the manor

Who were the majority of people in medieval Europe?

• Kings and nobles

• Merchants and traders

• Peasants and serfs

• Knights and vassals

What was the basic economic arrangement of the Middle Ages?

• The manor system

• The feudal system

• The guild system

• The barter system

What did the lord provide to the serfs on the manor?

• Housing and protection

• Education and healthcare

• Food and clothing

• Money and land

How far did peasants usually travel from their homes?

• Less than 10 miles

• Between 10 and 25 miles

• Between 25 and 50 miles

• More than 50 miles

What did the manor in medieval Europe typically contain?

• Manor house, church, workshops, and fields

• Schools, markets, and hospitals

• Barracks, training grounds, and stables

• Palaces, theaters, and gardens

What did peasants in the manor raise or produce?

• Everything they needed

• Only food and clothing

• Only crops and livestock

• Only tools and weapons