Module 19 Lesson 1 & 2 Middle Ages

What does the term "Eurasia" refer to?

• A historical event in Europe

• The large landmass that includes Europe and Asia

• A medieval weapon

• A type of ancient currency

During which period did the Middle Ages occur?

• 1000 to 1600

• 500 to 1500

• 1200 to 1700

• 300 to 1200

Who is credited with converting Ireland to Christianity?

• Charlemagne

• Benedict

• Patrick

• William the Conqueror

What is the primary role of a vassal in the feudal system?

• A religious leader

• A landowner

• A knight who supports a lord in exchange for land

• A worker tied to the land

What was the Benedictine Rule?

• A battle strategy used by the Franks

• A set of rules for monks, created by Benedict

• A legal system in medieval England

• A trade agreement between European countries

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

• Christianity
• Feudalism
• Shinto
• Chivalry

A peasant who was bound to the land

• Serf

• Apprentice

• Page

• Squire

What is the name for the large estate of land a knight lived on?

• castle
• manor
• chivalry
• land

French noble who conquered England and spread feudalism.

• William the Conqueror

• Eleanor of Aquitaine

• Benedict

• Mr. Taylor

powerful French noblewoman who became queen of France and England.

• Ms. Gillette

• Mrs. Long

• Eleanor of Aquitaine