Grade 8 Social Studies Quiz

What is the definition of society?

• A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction

• A large chest used for storing valuables

• A hierarchy or ranking of people in order of importance

• A group of skilled laborers who were part of an association

During which time period did the Middle Ages occur?

• 1st - 5th century Europe

• 5th - 15th century Europe

• 15th - 18th century Europe

• 18th - 21st century Europe

What is feudalism?

• A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction

• A large chest used for storing valuables

• A hierarchy or ranking of people in order of importance

• A group of skilled laborers who were part of an association

What were the main values of the people during the Middle Ages?

• Church/religion, very large land owners, ranking in life, pledged allegiance to the crown

• Farmers, logging, carpenter, sold goods in the market

• Apprentice, journeyman, master, open a shop and train apprentices

• Producing children at young ages, working alongside husbands, domestic jobs, joining religious orders

Where did most peasants live during the Middle Ages?

• In a rural village on a manor

• In a town protected by walls

• In a large chest used for storing valuables

• In a religious order

What were common jobs of rural peasants during the Middle Ages?

• Farmers, logging, carpenter, sold goods in the market

• Apprentice, journeyman, master, open a shop and train apprentices

• Producing children at young ages, working alongside husbands, domestic jobs, joining religious orders

• Washing clothing, mending clothing, washing clothing

What did peasants have to pay the lord during the Middle Ages?

• A portion of their crops

• A portion of their wages

• A portion of their land

• A portion of their livestock

What is the difference between serfs and freemen?

• Serfs could leave the property and work for the landowner, while freemen had to stay on the manor

• Serfs had to stay on the manor and work for the landowner for no wages, while freemen could work for wages or rent land from the lord

• Serfs and freemen both had to stay on the manor and work for the landowner for no wages

• Serfs and freemen both could leave the property and work for the landowner

What was the level of education for peasants during the Middle Ages?

• Peasants were mainly illiterate and did not get an education beyond what was done at home

• Peasants received a formal education at schools

• Peasants were taught how to read by their masters

• Peasants had access to libraries and books

Why did many people flock to towns during the Middle Ages?

• Because towns offered freedom and opportunity

• Because towns were protected by walls

• Because towns had lower crime rates

• Because towns had religious orders