Medieval Europe and Feudal Society Assessment

Who conquered Gaul (present-day France) in 486?

• The Vandals
• Clovis and the Franks
• The Goths
• The Slavs

What was the significance of the Battle of Tours in 732?

• It marked the end of the Roman Empire
• It established the Frankish kingdom
• It prevented Muslim expansion into Gaul
• It united the Germanic tribes

During which years did Charlemagne rule the Franks?

• 481-511
• 732-768
• 768-814
• 814-840

What were missi dominici?

• Local peasant workers
• Christian missionaries
• Military commanders
• Royal messengers

What was a fief in the feudal system?

• A type of medieval weapon
• A religious ceremony
• Land granted by a lord
• A castle's defensive wall

At what age did knight training typically begin?

• 21 years old
• 15 years old
• 7 years old
• 12 years old

What was the first role of a young boy training to become a knight?

• Squire
• Page
• Archer
• Swordsman

What protected a medieval castle from invaders?

• Portcullis
• Siege towers
• Trebuchets
• All of the above

What was the main purpose of feudalism?

• To promote education
• To exchange labor for protection
• To spread Christianity
• To increase trade

Who compiled the first written code of law for the Franks?

• Charles Martel
• Louis I
• Charlemagne
• Clovis