TEST - Ch.7 Sec.1-3

What is the term for the system of political organization during the medieval period characterized by the exchange of land for military service?

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

Fill in the blank: The _______ were a Germanic tribe that played a significant role in the history of Western Europe.

• Franks

• Saxons

• Vikings

• Normans

What was the primary economic unit in the feudal system?

• Manor

• Guild

• Capital

• Charter

Fill in the blank: A _______ was a person who worked the land and was bound to the manor in the feudal system.

• Serf

• Knight

• Vassal

• Journeyman

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a contract between a lord and his vassal outlining the terms of their relationship.

• Feudal Contract

• Charter

• Sacrament

• Guild

Which class emerged as a result of increased trade and commerce in medieval Europe?

• Middle Class

• Serfs

• Nobility

• Clergy

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a religious ceremony or act of the Christian Church regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace.

• Sacrament

• Charter

• Guild

• Excommunication

Who was the Frankish king who united much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages?

• Charlemagne

• Charles Martel

• Clovis

• William the Conqueror

What was the role of the church in medieval life?

• Central to community life

• Primarily economic

• Mainly military

• Focused on trade

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a religious and political leader who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in medieval Europe.

• Pope

• Knight

• Serf

• Guild