Medieval History & World Religions Fill-in-the-Blank Assessment

The (a)   was a deadly plague that killed millions of people in Europe during the 14th century.

• Yellow Fever

• Black Death

• Great Mortality

• Smallpox Epidemic

Which religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama and teaches the path to enlightenment?

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

The (a)   system in India divides people into different social groups based on birth.

• Guild

• Feudal

• Class

• Caste

(a)   is a philosophy from China that emphasizes respect, moral values, and family.

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Shintoism

(a)   was a system in medieval Europe where nobles gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and service.

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Manorialism

In feudal society, a (a)   was a peasant who was bound to the land and had to work for the lord.

• Serf

• Knight

• Vassal

• Freeman

A (a)   was a series of religious wars during the Middle Ages, mainly between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land.

• Holy War

• Jihad

• Crusade

• Pilgrimage

(a)   is the religion founded by Abraham, centered on the belief in one God and the Torah.

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Zoroastrianism

A (a)   in medieval Europe was a large estate owned by a lord and worked by peasants or serfs.

• Castle

• Manor

• Village

• Kingdom

(a)   is the belief that after death, the soul is born again in a new body.

• Karma

• Dharma

• Reincarnation

• Nirvana