Topic #2 Benchmark Study Guide

Which Christian figure established the set of rules that governed life in many monasteries and convents throughout medieval Europe?

• Benedict

• Gregory

• Francis of Assisi

• Patrick

The Frankish empire Charlemagne created in Western Europe included:

• The Byzantine empire

• Spain and France

• England and Ireland

• France, Germany and Italy

In theory, feudalism was based on cooperation and support. Which phrase best describes feudalism in practice?

• strictly enforced code of chivalry

• unlimited rule by a few powerful monarchs

• frequent warfare among landowners

• economic ties between manors and towns

What was an important advantage of the three-field system of crop rotation?

• it divided large land holdings among vassals

• it increased the amount of land that could be planted every year

• it allowed all of a farmer's land to be planted at once

• it produced fewer crops for farmers to harvest

How were craft guilds financed?

• they required members to pay fees

• they accepted donations from other guilds

• they were supported by the profits from trade fairs

• they were funded by lords of large manors

Population growth, increase in trade, development of industry and the revival of towns were all the result of what?

• spread of religion

• invasions of Europe

• improvements in farming

• development of feudalism

Which statements describe results of the horse-powered plow?

• surplus food allowed people to pursue other jobs

• serfs became bound to the land and worked more

• with having surplus food supply, population decreased

• the manor system developed

How did feudalism bring order to Europe?

• it increased the power of powerful monarchs

• it created a strict system of social ranks

• it provided money to all people in the system

• it brought all people under a single religion

Which of the following groups is the lowest rank in the feudal system?

• knights and peasants

• peasants and serfs

• serfs and priests

• monks and serfs

How did Christianity bring organization to Europe?

• shared faith brought people together

• all kings became vassals of the pope

• Latin became the common language of all Europeans

• there was little peace between people