Feudalism: Rise from Instability

What is the term used to describe the system of government where land is exchanged for loyalty and service in medieval Europe?

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Republic

Which country developed a feudal system similar to that of Europe during the medieval period?

• China

• Japan

• India

• Egypt

What was the main reason for the collapse of central governments in medieval Europe?

• Natural disasters

• Invasions and wars

• Trade expansion

• Scientific discoveries

Who were the landowners in the European feudal system?

• Samurai

• Lords

• Merchants

• Peasants

In Japan, what was the title given to the military leaders who held power during the feudal era?

• Emperor

• Shogun

• Daimyo

• Samurai

Which group provided protection to the landowners in both European and Japanese feudal systems?

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Priests

What was a direct result of the collapse of government in medieval Europe?

• Formation of feudal kingdoms

• Increase in trade routes

• Spread of democracy

• Rise of scientific academies

Which term describes the social class of warriors in feudal Japan?

• Knights

• Samurai

• Lords

• Peasants

How did the collapse of government contribute to the rise of feudalism in Europe?

• It led to increased trade

• It caused people to seek protection from local lords

• It promoted scientific research

• It encouraged democratic elections

Compare the role of knights in Europe to samurai in Japan during the feudal period.

• Both were religious leaders

• Both served as warriors protecting their lords

• Both were merchants

• Both were peasants