Early Medieval History Test

What term is used to describe the historical period that spans from the 5th to the late 15th century in Europe?

• Renaissance

• Middle Ages

• Victorian Era

• Modern Era

Who were the Franks?

• A religious group in medieval Europe

• A dynasty in China

• A Germanic tribe

• A type of medieval weapon

What is the primary function of monasteries in medieval society?

• Military fortresses

• Places of education and religious practice

• Royal residences

• Trade centers

What does the term "secular" refer to?

• Related to religion

• Non-religious

• Pertaining to the clergy

• Related to monarchy

Which dynasty was founded by Charlemagne?

• Merovingian Dynasty

• Tudor Dynasty

• Carolingian Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What was the Treaty of Verdun?

• An agreement that ended a war between France and England

• A peace treaty in the Roman Empire

• An agreement that divided Charlemagne's empire among his grandsons

• A trade agreement in the Middle Ages

What is the role of a Lord in the feudal system?

• A low-ranking soldier

• A landowner who granted land to vassals

• A craftsman

• A religious leader

What is a vassal in the context of feudalism?

• A peasant farmer

• A knight serving under a lord

• A high-ranking noble

• A merchant

What is a fief in the feudal system?

• A type of currency

• A piece of land granted by a lord to a vassal

• A weapon used by knights

• A religious title

What was the role of a knight in medieval society?

• A religious official

• A skilled craftsman

• A mounted warrior

• A peasant worker