Medieval Europe Quiz

Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD?

• King Alfred

• William the Conqueror

• Charlemagne

• King John

Which group made up the largest part of the feudal social pyramid?

• Nobles

• Monarchs

• Knights

• Serfs and Peasants

What was the purpose of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215?

• To create the feudal system

• To begin the Crusades

• To limit the king’s power and establish more rights

• To end Viking raids

King Alfred the Great is best known for:

• Starting the Crusades

• Spreading Christianity to Rome

• Defeating the Vikings and uniting Anglo-Saxon England

• Invading France

What is a manor in feudal society?

• A Viking ship

• A knight’s title

• A large estate owned by a lord

• A small village ruled by serfs

What caused the decline of cities and literacy after the fall of Rome?

• The Black Death

• The Crusades

• Barbarian invasions and lack of strong government

• The Renaissance

What did a vassal receive in exchange for loyalty to a lord?

• Food

• Castles

• A fief (land)

• A crown

Which of the following describes feudalism?

• A system that promoted free trade

• A method of farming

• A system of protection and land ownership based on loyalty

• A form of democracy

What was the impact of Charlemagne’s encouragement of education?

• It led to the collapse of feudalism

• It caused the Crusades

• It led to the preservation of ancient knowledge

• It spread the Black Death

How did feudalism create order in medieval Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

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