Medieval and Feudal System Quiz

What does the term "Christendom" refer to?

• A type of government

• The worldwide community of Christians

• A medieval weapon

• A historical period

What is the meaning of "impact" in a historical context?

• A physical collision

• The effect or influence of one thing on another

• A type of weapon

• A geographical feature

Who were "vassals" in the feudal system?

• Landowners who served a lord

• Peasants working the land

• Knights who fought in battles

• Merchants trading goods

What does "loyalty" mean in the context of feudal relationships?

• A type of currency

• Faithfulness to a lord or leader

• A form of government

• A religious practice

What is a "fief" in medieval terms?

• A type of weapon

• A piece of land granted by a lord

• A religious ceremony

• A medieval festival

What is a "manor" in the context of medieval Europe?

• A type of castle

• A large country house with lands

• A religious building

• A marketplace

Who were "serfs" in the feudal system?

• Free landowners

• Peasants bound to the land

• Knights serving a king

• Merchants trading goods

What is "crop rotation" in agriculture?

• Planting the same crop repeatedly

• Changing the type of crop grown in a field each season

• Growing crops in a circular pattern

• Harvesting crops at night

What is a guild?

• A religious group

• A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants

• A type of government

• A military unit

What does the term "secular" mean?

• Related to religion

• Non-religious or not connected to religious matters

• A type of government

• A religious leader