Chapter 1 - Middle Ages

What does "BCE" stand for?

• Before Christian Era

• Before Common Era

• Before Christ Existed

• Before Current Era

What invention is the Roman Empire famous for that supplied cities with water?

• Canals

• Dams

• Water wheels

• Aqueducts

Which group led by Alaric played a role in the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Franks

• Goths

• Visigoths

• Romans

In the feudal system, who was at the bottom?

• Knights

• Serfs

• Freemen

• Nobles

Which was a role of guilds in medieval towns?

• Training soldiers and knights

• Overseeing the construction of cathedrals

• Organizing and protecting the interests of workers.

• Managing the lands and resources of the manor

What best describes the life of a serf?

• Serfs held hereditary titles and owned land.

• Serfs lived in town and worked as merchants.

• Serfs were bound to the land and could not leave without permission.

• Serfs were free to move wherever they pleased.

Which of the following best describes how centuries are numbered?

• The century number is the same as the years (e.g., the 1500s are the 15th century).

• A century number is one more than the hundreds place in the years (e.g., the 1500s are the 16th century).

• Centuries are numbered based on the last digit of the year.

• Centuries are numbered randomly based on historical events.

Which sentence best describes the difference between towns and manors in medieval society?

• Towns were primarily agricultural centers, while manors were hubs of trade and commerce.

• Towns offered more freedom and economic opportunities, while manors were self-sufficient estates where people worked for the lord.

• Towns were controlled by lords, while manors were independently governed by the people.

• Towns had strict social hierarchies, while manors encouraged social mobility.

What is a "fief" in the context of medieval society?

• • A tax collected by the church

• • A piece of land granted owned by a noble.

• • A title given to a knight after a successful battle

• • A type of weapon used by soldiers

The time period after the Roman Empire but before the Renaissance goes by three names. They are Medieval Times, Middle Ages, and _________.