Chapter 13 Exam

What was one major factor that led to the rise of feudalism in Europe after the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Increased trade routes
• Political instability and lack of centralized power
• The spread of Christianity
• The establishment of universities

What term refers to the period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th century?

• Renaissance
• Middle Ages
• Industrial Revolution
• Enlightenment

Which group of people is known for establishing a powerful kingdom in what is now France during the early Middle Ages?

• Vikings
• Franks
• Romans
• Celts

What does the term 'secular' mean in the context of the Middle Ages?

• Religious
• Non-religious
• Royal
• Feudal

Which dynasty is known for its role in the Carolingian Renaissance and the expansion of the Frankish Empire?

• Merovingian Dynasty
• Carolingian Dynasty
• Capetian Dynasty
• Habsburg Dynasty

Who was the most famous king of the Carolingian Dynasty, known for uniting much of Western Europe?

• Louis the Pious
• Charlemagne
• Charles Martel
• Pepin the Short

In the feudal system, what is the title given to a noble who grants land to a vassal?

• Serf
• Knight
• Lord
• Clergy

What is a fief?

• A type of castle
• A piece of land granted to a vassal
• A tax paid to the church
• A code of conduct for knights

Who were the vassals in the feudal system?

• Nobles who owned land
• Peasants who worked the land
• Lords who granted land
• Knights who served lords

What role did knights play in the feudal system?

• They were farmers
• They were warriors serving a lord
• They were church officials
• They were merchants