Unit 8 Lesson 26 Medieval Europe

Who was the leader of the Franks from 768 to 814 C.E., known for unifying most of the Christian lands of Europe into a single empire?

• William the Conqueror

• Charlemagne

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

What is the medieval knight’s code of ideal behavior, including bravery, loyalty, and respect for women, called?

• Feudalism

• Chivalry

• Monasticism

• Democracy

Which religion is based on the life and teachings of Jesus?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

What is the economic and political system of medieval Europe in which people exchanged loyalty and labor for a lord's protection?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Communism

What is the term for land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service?

• Manor

• Fief

• Estate

• Domain

What is the use or purpose of something called?

• Function

• Structure

• Design

• Form

What is the period of time during which a king or other monarch rules called?

• Dynasty

• Reign

• Era

• Epoch

What is a peasant who could not leave the lord’s land on which he or she was born and worked called?

• Knight

• Vassal

• Serf

• Freeman

What does it mean to continue to exist?

• Thrive

• Survive

• Perish

• Vanish

Who were the warriors known for their raids and explorations during the medieval period?

• Knights

• Vikings

• Samurai

• Gladiators