Middle Ages Essential Vocab Review

What was the main political and social system of the Middle Ages, where land was exchanged for loyalty and military service?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Imperialism

In the manorial system, who worked the land in exchange for protection and a place to live?

• Knights

• Nobles

• Serfs

• Monarchs

Which group of warriors followed the code of chivalry and fought for lords in exchange for land?

• Samurai

• Vikings

• Knights

• Crusaders

What was the code of conduct that knights were expected to follow, emphasizing bravery and honor?

• Feudalism

• Chivalry

• Serfdom

• The Magna Carta

What is the term for a king or queen who rules a kingdom?

• Lord

• Monarch

• Serf

• Pope

The Crusades were a series of wars fought primarily between Christians and which other group?

• Muslims

• Jews

• Pagans

• Atheists

Which period saw major advancements in medicine, mathematics, and science, primarily in the Islamic world?

• The Dark Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Islamic Golden Age

• The Industrial Revolution

Which architectural style of the Middle Ages featured tall, pointed arches and large stained-glass windows?

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Classical

What document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English king and established the idea of legal rights?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Feudal Contract

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the deadly pandemic that killed millions in Europe during the 14th century?

• The Spanish Flu

• The Black Death (Bubonic Plague)

• The Great Famine

• The Hundred Years’ War