Living in Medieval Europe

What was the primary characteristic of the way of life known as feudalism in medieval Europe?

• A time of advanced technology and industrialization

• A system based on land ownership and social classes

• An era of widespread individual rights and freedoms

• A period dominated by large, bustling cities

What would be a noticeable characteristic of the European countryside during the medieval era?

• Numerous factories and large cities

• Busy roads filled with cars

• A quiet landscape with small, isolated villages

• A high population density across all regions

What was a primary function of castles in medieval Europe?

• To serve as centers for trade and commerce

• To provide entertainment for the common people

• To act as fortress homes for noble lords and offer protection

• To be used primarily as religious centers

Which of the following was a defensive feature commonly found in medieval castles?

• Electric fences and surveillance cameras

• Deep, water-filled moats and arrow slits

• Automated turrets and laser grids

• Underground bunkers and hidden tunnels

Which of the following correctly lists the social classes in the feudal system from highest to lowest?

• Kings/Queens, Noble Lords, Knights, Skilled Craftsmen, Serfs

• Noble Lords, Kings/Queens, Knights, Skilled Craftsmen, Serfs

• Kings/Queens, Knights, Noble Lords, Skilled Craftsmen, Serfs

• Kings/Queens, Noble Lords, Skilled Craftsmen, Knights, Serfs

What was typically included in a manor, an important unit of territory in feudal society?

• A large house, several farms, and at least one village with serfs.

• Only a large house and the lord's personal guards.

• A large house, a small market, and a few skilled craftsmen.

• Several farms and a training ground for knights.

What was a significant limitation for serfs regarding the processing of their grain?

• They were not allowed to grow their own grain.

• They had to pay to have their grain ground at the lord's mill.

• They could only grind their grain on specific days of the week.

• They were required to give all their grain to the lord.

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What was the first stage of training for knighthood, typically starting at eight years old?

• Becoming a squire, serving a knight directly in battle.

• Becoming a page, serving as a student and servant to an experienced knight.

• Joining the army as an ordinary soldier.

• Learning to manage a manor and its farms.

What was a primary purpose of stained glass windows in medieval churches?

• To provide light and warmth.

• To instruct churchgoers in religious stories.

• To display the wealth of the church.

• To deter evil spirits.