Bayou Bridges Unit 1 Ch. 1 Medieval Europe

What was the purpose of monasteries during the medieval period?

• centers for learning

• resting posts on trade routes

• start of the feudal system

• a common meeting place for government officials

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 elevate their social status.

• It limited the power of lords.

• It increased food production.

What was one job of the 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 that survived that 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 the 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 plowed 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