Feudalism during the Middle Ages

Feudalism during the Middle Ages was a system of __________ in the __________.

• Democracy, cities

• Monarchy, entire continent

• Political structure, rural areas

• Government, kingdom

Which of the following best represents the top of the feudal pyramid of power?

• Knights

• Lords

• Kings

• Serfs

Who were directly responsible for protecting the land in the feudal system?

• Serfs

• Popes

• Knights

• Kings

In the feudal system, who were the people tied to the land and provided labor?

• Lords

• Knights

• Vassals

• Serfs

Who was first crowned King of the Franks and later became the Emperor of the Roman Empire as the Holy Roman Emperor?

• Charlemagne

• William the Conqueror

• A French duke

• A ruler of the Eastern Empire

What did Charlemagne show the tribes of Western Europe?

• They had similar languages.

• They had similar cultures.

• They had similar enemies.

• They had similar religious beliefs.

What did the Vikings do to the people they terrorized?

• Enslaved them

• Sold them into slavery

• Offered them protection

• Taught them navigation

Who invaded from the north and were expert sailors and warriors?

• The Vikings

• The Franks

• The Romans

• The Normans

What is the name for the system of promises between lords and vassals that governed Europe in the Middle Ages?

• Christianity
• Feudalism
• Shinto
• Chivalry

What’s a castle?

• It is the large, splendid home of a rich, important person.

• It is a strengthened military stronghold. (redoubt)

• It is a large, fortified building that is also the home of a king, lord, or other important person.