Feudal Europe Practice Test

How did the Black Death impact the people of Feudal Europe?

• It led to a decline in human population, which affected the labor force

• It resulted in an increase on building monuments and infrastructure to commemorate the victims

• It resulted in improved economic conditions due to the scarcity of labor

• It led to an increase in population as survivors repopulated the affected areas

What were the major geographical features of Feudal Europe?

• Mt. Fuji

• Mediterranean Sea

• Alps Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Seine River

The role of the Samurai in Japan in the late 12th century was MOST similar to the role of which figure in Feudal Europe?

• Merchants

• Kings

• Knights

• Serfs

In feudal Europe, serfs were peasants who farmed land for the lord. Serfs were not allowed to leave the land they farmed.

Under a feudal system, serfs lacked freedom but were provided with...

• Salaries

• Protection

• Training

• Servants

Answer explanation

What impact did the Silk Road have on the Mongol Empire?

• The Mongol Empire became wealthy by controlling most of the trade between Asia and Europe

• The Mongol Empire was isolated from other Asian empires because of the distance from the trade route

• The location of the trade route discouraged foreigners from entering the Mongol Empire

• The lack of access to the trade route encouraged the Mongol Empire to find a sea route to Europe

What was the effect when royal officials began traveling around England during the twelfth century?

• People converted to Christianity

• More people could attend school

• Elections to government positions became fair

• The king had greater control over the legal system

Use the excerpt to answer the question: "No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned... except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land. —Magna Carta, 1215" Which political ideal is expressed in this excerpt?

• Leaders should be accountable to the people

• Criminal punishments should be humane

• Legislation should follow a constitution

• Citizens have the right to due process

Use the excerpt to answer the question: "We furthermore grant and give to all the freemen of our realm for ourselves and our heirs in perpetuity the liberties written below to have and to hold to them and their heirs from us and our heirs in perpetuity. —Magna Carta, 1215" How does this excerpt reflect the development of the idea of the rule of law?

• New laws protected the established government

• The law existed to promote democracy

• New laws should be publicized

• The law applied to the ruler as well as the people

Which was a direct effect of the feudal system in medieval Europe?

• Development of early trade routes

• Creation of a capitalist economy (make as much money as you can)

• Establishment of a rigid class structure

• Requirement of church donations

Use the chart to answer the question. Which title should replace the question mark in the pyramid?

• Knights

• Scholars

• Merchants

• Journeymen