Unit 3 Middle Ages

Armed warriors who fought on behalf of their lords

• knights

• peasants

• feudalism

• lord

Answer explanation

The correct answer is knights because armed warriors who fought on behalf of their lords were known as knights.

Those who worked the lands

• peasants

• knights

• feudalism

• chivalry

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'peasants' as they were the ones who typically worked the lands during the feudal system.

A system of government based on landowners and tenants

• feudalism

• Hierarchy

• chivalry

• knights

Answer explanation

Feudalism is the correct answer because it is a system of government based on landowners and tenants, involving a hierarchical structure of power and obligations.

A ruler or a powerful landholder

• lord

• moat

• noble

• duke

Answer explanation

A lord is a ruler or a powerful landholder, making it the correct choice in this context.

The medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women

• chivalry

• armor

• feudalism

• noble

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'chivalry' as it refers to the medieval knight's code of ideal behavior, encompassing bravery, loyalty, and respect for women.

A covering, usually made of metal or leather, worn to protect the body during fighting

• armor

• moat

• manor

• fief

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'armor' because it is a covering, usually made of metal or leather, worn to protect the body during fighting.

A system or organizing people into ranks, with those of higher rank having more power and privileges

• Hierarchy

• monarch

• Divine right of kings

• manor

Answer explanation

Hierarchy is the correct answer as it refers to a system of organizing people into ranks based on power and privileges.

A deep, wide ditch, often filled with water

• moat

• Roman Catholic Church

• Christianity

• feudalism

Answer explanation

A moat is a deep, wide ditch often filled with water, used as a defensive barrier around a castle or fortification.

The highest type of European noble, ranking just below a prince

• duke

• monarch

• lord

• knights

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'duke' as it is the highest type of European noble ranking just below a prince.

A person of high rank by birth or title

• noble

• duke

• lord

• knights

Answer explanation

A person of high rank by birth or title is commonly referred to as a noble, which is the correct choice among the options provided.