Medieval History Quiz

What was feudalism in the Middle Ages?

• A type of modern government

• A system where land was exchanged for military service

• A religious movement

• A form of currency

Which of the following was a cause of the Fall of Rome?

• The invention of the printing press

• The spread of Christianity

• Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor

• The discovery of America

What was one effect of the Crusades?

• Decreased trade between Europe and the Middle East

• Increased isolation of Europe from other cultures

• Increased trade and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Middle East

• The end of all wars in Europe

What was the role of knights in Medieval Europe?

• They were primarily farmers

• They served as judges in courts

• They were mounted warriors who served a lord

• They were responsible for educating children

What was the impact of the Black Death on Europe's population?

• It caused a slight decrease in population

• It had no significant effect on the population

• It significantly increased the population

• It drastically reduced the population by about one-third

How did Charlemagne influence Europe?

• He founded the first university

• He unified much of Western Europe under his rule

• He invented the printing press

• He discovered new continents

What was a knight's primary duty in the feudal system?

• To provide education

• To serve in the king's court

• To protect the land and serve their lord in battle

• To engage in trade

Which event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The start of the Renaissance

• The invention of gunpowder

What was a long-term effect of the Crusades on Europe?

• Decrease in the power of the Church

• Strengthening of feudalism

• Weakening of the Byzantine Empire

• All of the above

Why did feudalism develop in the Middle Ages?

• To create educational institutions

• As a response to the need for protection and order

• To increase trade with Asia

• To promote religious freedom