Early Middle Ages - feudalism

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A member of the peasant class tied to the land and subject to the will of the landowner
Serf
Vassal
Knight
Fjord
Answer explanation
A serf is a member of the peasant class who is bound to the land and under the control of a landowner, making 'serf' the correct answer. Vassals and knights have different roles in the feudal system, while 'fjord' is unrelated.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
country at #12
Scandinavia
France
Spain
Britain
Answer explanation
Britain is ranked #12 in various global indices, making it the correct answer. Scandinavia is a region, while France and Spain do not hold this specific ranking.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the major changes to Europe after the fall of Rome?
The Pope became the ruler of Europe
There were no major changes
Europe divided into numerous small kingdoms
Diocletian divided the land into Western and Eastern empires
Answer explanation
After the fall of Rome, Europe fragmented into numerous small kingdoms, marking the end of centralized Roman authority and leading to a feudal system. This change significantly altered the political landscape of Europe.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
large estate dominated by the house of a noble lord, having peasants to farm the land
fief
manor
village
Answer explanation
A manor is a large estate owned by a noble lord, where peasants work the land. It typically includes the lord's house and surrounding farmland, making it the correct choice for the description given.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What was life like for peasants on the medieval manor?
church was the center of their life
hard life of physical labor
not allowed to leave the manor
all of the above
Answer explanation
Life for peasants on the medieval manor was challenging. The church was central to their community, they endured hard physical labor, and they were often not allowed to leave the manor, making 'all of the above' the correct choice.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Someone who received land in return for a pledge of support was a
Vassal
peasant
knight
Answer explanation
A vassal is someone who received land from a lord in exchange for loyalty and support. This relationship was central to the feudal system, distinguishing vassals from peasants, who worked the land without such obligations.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the self-sufficiency of feudal manors impact trade during the Middle Ages?
It reduced the reliance on external trade for basic necessities.
It encouraged the development of a global economy.
It increased the need for long-distance trade routes.
It led to the establishment of large trading cities.
Answer explanation
The self-sufficiency of feudal manors meant that they produced most of their own food and goods, reducing the need for external trade for basic necessities. This limited trade interactions and focused economies on local resources.
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