Middle Ages Review

Who brought order to much of the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages?

• The Pope

• Charlemagne

• The Vassal

• The Guild

What is the term for the period between the end of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the modern world?

• Feudalism

• Manorialism

• Medieval

• Guild

What system involved nobles giving land to less powerful nobles who agreed to do jobs for them?

• Feudalism

• Manorialism

• Guild

• Medieval

What was the role of peasants under manorialism?

• They protected the land.

• They gave land to nobles.

• They farmed the land and gave crops to the lord.

• They worked in guilds.

What were manor houses and castles like during the Middle Ages?

• They were warm and well-lit.

• They had thick walls and few windows.

• They were made of glass and steel.

• They were large and luxurious.

What was the purpose of guilds in the Middle Ages?

• To protect workers' rights

• To farm the land

• To provide military protection

• To worship in the church

What was the primary function of a castle in the Middle Ages?

• To serve as a luxurious residence

• To act as a defensive stronghold

• To be a center for trade

• To function as a religious site

What was the main economic activity in a medieval manor?

• Craftsmanship

• Farming

• Mining

• Fishing

Who were the serfs in the feudal system?

• Warriors who protected the land

• Landowners who managed estates

• Peasants bound to the land they worked on

• Merchants who traded goods

What was the primary purpose of a moat around a castle?

• To provide a water source

• To enhance the beauty of the castle

• To act as a defensive barrier

• To serve as a fishing area