Middle Ages Vocabulary Quiz

Feudalism

• Feudalism was a political system in modern times.
• Feudalism was a system in ancient China.
• Feudalism was a system in ancient Egypt.
• Feudalism was a social and economic system in medieval Europe.

Medieval Europe

• Medieval Europe was a time of peace and prosperity with no major conflicts.
• Medieval Europe was known for advanced technology and industrialization.
• Medieval Europe was characterized by feudalism, the influence of the Catholic Church, the emergence of various kingdoms and empires, and significant events like the Crusades and the Black Death.
• Medieval Europe was primarily governed by a democratic system.

Cultural Diffusion

• Cultural diffusion only occurs within the same society.
• Cultural diffusion involves the exchanging only religions.

• Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural beliefs, practices, and customs from one society to another.
• Cultural diffusion is limited to the exchange of material goods only.

Crusades

• Military campaigns to spread Christianity
• Religious wars initiated by the Catholic Church to secure control of the Holy Land.

• Peaceful negotiations between different religious groups
• Economic alliances between European countries

Excommunication

• Excommunication is the act of removing a person from a religious community or organization.
• Excommunication is the act of forgiving a person for their actions within a religious community.
• Excommunication is the act of promoting a person within a religious organization.
• Excommunication is the act of welcoming a person into a religious community.

Muslims

• Followers of Christianity
• Adherents of Hinduism
• Followers of the Islamic faith
• Believers in Buddhism

Feudal Monarch

• Responsible for giving land to Lords

• Responsible for protecting peasants

• Responsible for controlling the Catholic Church

• Responsible for growing crops for the manor

Feudal Lord

• Held land from a monarch in exchange loyalty

• A ruler of a city-state in ancient times
• A type of modern-day landlord
• A military general in the Roman Empire

Peasant

• Provided protection for the manor

• Protected the Kings interets

• Grew crops and paid taxes

• Assisted the Catholic Church in its sacraments

Knight/Vassal

• Protected the peasants and manor

• Knight
• Pawn