World History - Ch. 10 L1 RE

What led to the establishment of feudalism in Europe after Charlemagne's death?

• The rise of democratic institutions

• The strengthening of the Carolingian Empire

• The weakening of the Carolingian Empire and the need for local protection

• Increased trade with Eastern countries

What was a major reason for the Viking invasions of Europe during the ninth and tenth centuries?

• Religious conflicts within their own regions

• Overpopulation in Scandinavia

• Their adventurous nature and search for spoils of war

• Political alliances with European kingdoms

How did the Viking ships contribute to their success in invading Europe?

• The ships were equipped with advanced weaponry

• The ships were large and could transport large armies

• The ships had carvings of dragons which scared their enemies

• The ships were long, narrow, and well-suited for sailing up rivers

What significant change occurred in the region of France known as Normandy in 911?

• It became independent from the Carolingian Empire

• It was invaded and destroyed by the Vikings

• It was given to a group of Vikings who settled there

• It became a major trading hub in Europe

What led to the development of feudalism in medieval Europe?

• The stability of government institutions

• The threat of Viking invasions and the collapse of government

• The economic prosperity of the region

• The rise of democratic principles

What was the primary role of knights in the feudal system?

• To provide legal counsel to the lords

• To serve as judges in manorial courts

• To dominate warfare in Europe with their heavy cavalry

• To collect taxes from the peasants

What was a vassal required to do in the feudal contract?

• Pay taxes to the king

• Promise loyalty and service to a lord

• Provide educational services

• Engage in trade on behalf of the lord

How did the structure of feudalism become more complex over time?

• It simplified to include fewer levels of vassalage

• It expanded to include more trade agreements

• It involved multiple levels of vassalage under great lords

• It transitioned to a more democratic form of governance

What was the main duty of a vassal under the feudal contract?

• To provide counsel to the king

• To perform military service for about 40 days a year

• To collect taxes from the peasants

• To maintain the lord's castle

Which of the following best describes the lord-vassal relationship in feudal Europe?

• A formal employment where vassals were paid wages

• A partnership based on mutual economic interests

• An honorable relationship defined by the feudal contract

• A coercive system where vassals had no rights