Feudal System Quiz

What concept was the feudal system grounded in?

• Absolute power

• Reciprocal obligations

• Economic equality

• Religious devotion

What role did the king play in the feudal system?

• Wealth distributor

• Supreme ruler and protector

• Religious leader

• Agricultural manager

What were the duties of the nobility in the feudal system?

• Farming and labor

• Providing military support and administering justice

• Trading and commerce

• Religious ceremonies

What was the Church's status as a landowner in medieval society?

• It was a minor landowner.

• It was a major landowner.

• It owned no land.

• It only rented land.

How did the Church influence literature in medieval Europe?

• It banned all literature.

• It had no influence on literature.

• It influenced literature.

• It only allowed religious texts.

What was the Church's role in shaping moral values?

• It ignored moral values.

• It played a crucial role.

• It only focused on economic values.

• It discouraged moral discussions.

What did paintings in the Middle Ages reflect besides artistic skill?

• Economic conditions

• Beliefs and values of the time

• Political alliances

• Military strategies

How did castles affect the power dynamics in medieval society?

• They weakened the feudal system

• They symbolized the power dynamics of the feudal system

• They had no effect on power dynamics

• They promoted democracy

What was the primary goal of a siege in the Middle Ages?

• To negotiate peace

• To cut off supplies and force a surrender

• To build alliances

• To explore new territories

What was a simple siege weapon used in medieval times?

• Catapult

• Battering ram

• Ballista

• Mortar