Chapter 1 Assessment: Medieval Europe

Which event most likely led to the creation of monasteries shown in the center of the map?

• the fall of the Roman Empire

• the start of the feudal system

• the spread of Christianity by Charlemagne

• Pope Leo III’s founding of the Holy Roman Empire

What was the system shown in the diagram based on?

• loyalty

• religion

• science

• trade

How did three-field rotation benefit medieval society?

• It made towns safer.

• It helped serfs turn the soil.

• It limited the power of lords.

• It increased food production.

What was one job of guilds?

• They made guidelines for their craft.

• They collected taxes for the manor.

• They freed serfs from their lords.

• They charged fees for fairs.

Which group was responsible for preserving books like this one?

• lords

• monks

• peasants

• apprentices

Why was the Church important during the early Middle Ages?

• It was the only major institution in Europe that had the ability to pay for roads and building projects.

• It was the only major institution in Europe that survived the fall of the Roman Empire.

• Most people in Europe viewed the pope as a sort of king.

• Most people in Europe practiced Christianity at this time.

What was a benefit of this style of book popularized by Charlemagne?

• They were made for common people

• They helped public libraries grow

• They could be read more easily

• They spread the Christian faith.

Based on this passage, what was one job of the landlord’s representative?

• He worked for the Church.

• He set taxes for peasants.

• He ploughed and planted the fields.

• He determined the size of pastures.

Why were fairs important in the Middle Ages?

• They honored religious holidays.

• They reduced the need for trade.

• They made the king more powerful.

• They helped revive local economies.

What was the lord of the manor required to provide to his serfs? Select the two correct answers.

• food

• money

• clothing

• protection

• equipment