Feudalism Pgs. 11-12

What was one of the main reasons for the increase in crop yields around 1000 CE in Europe?

• Warmer weather

• New farming tools

• Increased rainfall

• Better soil quality

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who were the people that controlled the land and shaped the new social and political structure in medieval Europe?

• Merchants

• Kings

• Peasants

• Priests

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the term used to describe a soldier on horseback who serves a king or other ruler?

• Lord

• Knight

• Noble

• Peasant

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which group of people had the most important jobs and were close to the king?

• Merchants

• Nobility

• Peasants

• Priests

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What system developed between the most powerful people in medieval Europe?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why feudalism arose in medieval Europe.

• Kings needed warriors to fight for them.

• Merchants needed protection for their goods.

• Peasants needed land to farm.

• Priests needed followers for their churches.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the relationship between a king and a lord in the feudal system.

• The king provided land to the lord in exchange for military service.

• The lord provided land to the king in exchange for protection.

• The king and the lord were equal partners in ruling the land.

• The lord was a servant to the king without any land.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did the increase in population around 1000 CE affect the development of towns in Europe?

• It led to the decline of towns.

• It caused new towns to be established and existing ones to grow.

• It had no significant impact on towns.

• It led to the abandonment of towns.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of warmer weather on medieval European society.

• Warmer weather led to increased crop yields, which supported population growth and the development of new towns.

• Warmer weather caused droughts, leading to food shortages and population decline.

• Warmer weather had no significant impact on medieval European society.

• Warmer weather led to the spread of diseases, reducing the population.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of the nobility in the feudal system.

• The nobility played a minor role and had little influence.

• The nobility had the most important jobs and were close to the king, playing a crucial role in the feudal system.

• The nobility were primarily involved in trade and commerce.

• The nobility were responsible for religious activities.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking