Medieval Times Test

What title did the Pope give Charlemagne in the year 800?

• King of the Franks

• Ruler of all lands

• Holy Roman Emperor

• Defender of Europe

What is feudalism?

• A system of land and loyalty

• A law made by kings

• A group of traveling traders

• A rule from the Pope

What is a fief?

• A horse used in war

• A large castle room

• Land given for service

• A knight’s special sword

Why did Charlemagne support education?

• To train knights for war

• To help spread learning

• To teach farming skills

• To make new battle plans

What was a knight’s main job?

• To work on the farm

• To teach young nobles

• To protect land in war

• To collect village taxes

Why were castles important?

• They were places to trade

• They gave safety and shelter

• They stored gold and silver

• They were schools for nobles

Who were the serfs?

• Warriors who rode horses

• Farmers tied to the land

• Rich men with large homes

• Builders of the castles

Why are the Middle Ages called the “Dark Ages”?

• People feared the night

• Books were burned often

• War and learning were common

• Learning slowed and war spread

What role did the Church play?

• It led the army in war

• It made tools for farms

• It helped rule daily life

• It traded with other lands

Why is Charlemagne seen as a great leader?

• He built many large ships

• He taught farming to kings

• He united and educated people

• He stopped all major wars