Topic 1 Quiz (Vocabulary & Social Structure)

2. The daily life of serfs in Medieval Europe was primarily focused on:

• Pursuing higher education

• Serving the lord of the manor

• Traveling to distant lands

• Accumulating personal wealth

Which of the following is an advantage of becoming a member of the clergy during the medieval period?

• A. You gained a higher social status in the feudal system.

• B. You had the opportunity to learn literacy skills.

• C. You could participate in the governance of the manor.

• D. Both A and B

Which aspect of medieval European society is illustrated by the feudal pyramid?

• Uniformity in social and economic roles

• Equal distribution of political power

• Democratic allocation of authority

• Hierarchy-based social ranking

What distinguished the roles of the high clergy from the low clergy in medieval society?

• High clergy were involved in political matters while low clergy focused on local community services.

• Low clergy had the authority to appoint high clergy members.

• High clergy were responsible for the education of the masses, while low clergy managed the wealth of the church.

• Low clergy were allowed to marry, unlike high clergy.

5. Knights were supported financially by: (choose the BEST answer)

• The King
• Whoever they swore to protect
• Lords and Noblemen
• Serfs

What is the term for a political system where a small group of people have control over a country or organization?

• a. Democracy

• b. Oligarchy

• c. Republic

• d. Anarchy

In medieval times, what was the name given to a person who was tied to the land and served a noble?

• a. Knight

• b. Serf

• c. Clergy

• d. Aristocrat

Which of the following describes the concept of "feudalism"?

• a. A method of city planning

• b. A political system controlled by the elite

• c. A hierarchical system where land is exchanged for service or labor

• d. The advancement of urban areas

Which group in the Middle Ages was primarily responsible for conducting religious ceremonies and maintaining the church?

• a. Nobility

• b. Serfs

• c. Clergy

• d. Knights

In the Middle Ages, what was the main duty of knights?

• a. Leading religious ceremonies

• b. Farming and harvesting

• c. Providing military defense and security

• d. Administering the kingdom