Middle Ages

What did knights receive in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord?

• a sword

• a fief

• a holy relic

• an indulgence

What brought stability to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the election of government officials

• the development of the feudal system

• the development of the caste system

• the creation of well-structured cities

Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages turn towards feudalism?

• it offered the people protection and stability

• it was forced upon them by the traders along the Silk Road

• The feudal system was similar to the Roman government

• The Pope told them to do it or they would not go to heaven

Which of the following could be considered vassals under the feudal system?

• King

• Lord/Noble

• Knight

• Samurai

What does this diagram reveal about the feudal system?

• It was based on educational achievement

• It was based on social advancement

• It was based on social class structure

• It was based on Protestant or Catholic faith

Which of the following was an effect of the Plague on Europe?

• religion became less of an influence among people
• most usable farmland was poisoned or destroyed
• surviving peasants gained more economic power
• peasants developed greater loyalty to their monarchs

Which of these statements about the Crusades is true?

• Crusaders brought Islamic culture, architecture, and medicine back to Europe
• trade diminished across Europe as fighting destroyed roads and bridges
• Crusaders were welcomed by Muslims, who wanted to help driving the Jews from the Holy Land

How did medieval doctors cure the plague?

• rubbed salt on the wounds

• Vaccinations

• There was no cure

• Antiobiotics

What is another name for the Black Death?

• Bubonic Plague
• Smallpox
• Pneumonia
• Chicken Pox

The code of honor and behavior for the knights

• Chivalry

• Cake

• milk

• Vassal