Exploring the Middle Ages: A Journey Through Feudal Europe

What event marks the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• The discovery of the New World

• The crowning of Charlemagne

• The start of the Renaissance

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476

What was the key currency in the feudal system?

• Land

• Gold coins

• Spices

• Livestock

What title was given to the ruler of a duchy?

• Baron

• Count

• Earl

• Duke

Who was directly below the king in the feudal hierarchy?

• Baron

• Knight

• Count

• Duke

What was a knight typically responsible for?

• Collecting taxes

• Military service

• Religious ceremonies

• Farming

What was the relationship between a lord and a vassal based on?

• Friendship

• Land and loyalty

• Religious affiliation

• Military prowess

Who could knights owe their loyalty to?

• All of the above

• A count

• A duke

• The Pope

What could a knight be granted in exchange for service?

• A castle

• A horse

• A fief

• A title

How were titles of nobility typically passed down?

• Through religious appointment

• By election

• From father to son

• Through military conquest

What made the Middle Ages chaotic in terms of governance?

• Natural disasters

• Lack of written laws

• Constant wars

• Shifting power and loyalties