World History A Topic 7 The Middle Ages in Europe

Which BEST describes the Anglo-Saxons?

• settlers who lived as serfs tied to the land due to the economic system

• Germanic people who settled in the British Isles and created a unified nation

• Vikings who raided the continent of Europe and looted treasure from urban centers

• Christian people who previously lived south of Hadrian’s Wall in the Roman Empire

What was the basis of feudalism in Europe?

• the production of goods in a factory system

• the import and export of goods to the Far East

• the owning and leasing of land to tenant farmers

• the ownership of and farming of land by serfs

How did feudalism benefit peasants?

• It provided military protection.

• It paid little in exchange for labor.

• It required hard manual labor.

• It made the landowners weak.

How did the Vikings exert cultural influence on Europe?

• They fought with the Saxons against Charlemagne and the Franks.

• They spread Christianity through what is today Scandinavia.

• They used seafaring skills to raid, pillage, and trade throughout Europe.

Who was just below the king in the feudal social structure?

• serfs

• vassals

• nobles

• Knights

Some historians object to the term “Dark Ages” being used to describe all or part of the Middle Ages. In a response of at least 50 words, use information from this topic to show why this term is misleading.

What was the role of longships in Viking culture?

• Capable of traveling long distances, longships helped Vikings explore faraway lands.

• Of little value, longships were scrapped in favor of more efficient land travel.

• Similar to water taxis, longships transported people in cities.

• Designed for speed and agility, longships enabled Viking outreach missions.

What was the relationship of villeins to land in feudal society?

• They oversaw the protection of the lord’s land from attack.

• They could leave a manor whenever they wished without the lord’s consent.

• They owned the land and the serfs who worked the land.

• They worked a landowner's land in exchange for a small home.