Medieval Europe Pre-Quiz

What is one reason rivers were important in medieval Europe?

• They stopped people from traveling

• They helped people farm and trade

• They kept knights out of towns

• They were used only for fishing

What kind of landform covers much of Europe?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Plains

• Canyons

Why did people build towns near rivers and oceans?

• For fresh air

• To avoid farming

• For better trade and transportation

• To build castles

What happened to Christianity after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• It disappeared completely

• It only spread to Africa

• It grew and spread north with help from monasteries

• It stayed only in Italy

What role did monks and monasteries play in Europe?

• They ruled cities

• They spread Christianity and helped people

• They traded weapons

• They built castles

What is feudalism?

• A type of religion

• A system where land is given in exchange for loyalty and service

• A way of farming

• A kind of food

Who gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and protection?

• Knights

• Serfs

• Lords

• Merchants

What is a manor?

• A city with many churches

• A castle that is always under attack

• A large piece of land owned by a lord

• A farm without any people

How did feudalism help keep order in medieval Europe?

• It made sure everyone had the same job

• It gave everyone freedom

• It organized people into groups with clear duties

• It let people vote for leaders

Which two groups had conflict over power in medieval Europe?

• Merchants and farmers

• Popes and kings

• Knights and monks

• Lords and serfs