WorksheetsMiddle Ages - Feudalism
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of these statements concerning serfs in the feudal era is CORRECT
a)
They had more rights than peasants.
b)
Many fought in service of their knights
c)
Some saved enough money to move to other lands.
d)
Lords denied them rights to leave the fief.
2.
Which answer BEST explains why Charlemagne was important?
a)
He promoted education throughout his empire.
b)
He promoted the Orthodox religion throughout his empire
c)
He reunified the Western Roman Empire.
d)
He reunified the Byzantine Empire.
3.
In the manorial system, which statement BEST describes a serf?
a)
They were given many rights by the monarch.
b)
They were often sold by kings and clergy.
c)
They could vote for their lords and church officials.
d)
They were protected and allowed to work land in return for obligations.
4.
How did the manor stay self-sufficient?
a)
they raided other manors for food and supplies
b)
they traded with others for food and goods to survive
c)
they depended on other manors for food and supplies
d)
they were able to produce their own food and goods necessary to survive
5.
Which answer explains the reason for the rise of feudalism in Europe?
a)
The fall of the Roman Empire.
b)
The fall of the Byzantine Empire.
c)
The creation of the Orthodox Church.
d)
The creation of the Holy Roman Empire.
6.
Which term describes the economic system under feudalism?
a)
capitalism
b)
manorialism
c)
communism
d)
mercantilism
7.
What statement is NOT TRUE about samurai warriors and European knights?
a)
both followed strict honor codes
b)
both were professionally trained soldiers
c)
both practiced self discipline and meditation
d)
both wore armor and mastered the used many weapons
8.
How were the feudal systems in Japan and Europe exactly the same?
a)
both had Zen Buddhist monks to guide them
b)
both had exchanging obligations and allegiances
c)
both had merchants on the bottom of society
d)
both had Roman Catholic Church officials as lords
9.
Which of these was MOST important aspect of European feudalism?
a)
the spread of Islam in Europe
b)
the Christian Church
c)
the use of latin in worship
d)
the oath of loyalty between vassal and lord
10.
Who was known for bringing FEUDALISM into medieval England?
a)
Charles the Great
b)
King John
c)
William the Conqueror
d)
Magna Carta
11.
Which statement best represents Western Europe during the EARLY Middle Ages?
a)
strong central governments kept the people safe
b)
the manor system and the importance of owning land
c)
there was a decreased emphasis on religion in daily life
d)
education and learning were the focus for all of society
12.
Why did people in the Middle Ages turn to the feudal system?
a)
it offered them some protection and stability
b)
they had no choice and were forced to by barbarians
c)
it was similar to the Roman republican form of government
d)
the Pope told them they all needed to or they would not go to heaven
13.
What does the term vassal mean?
a)
one who serves another
b)
leader of the Roman Catholic Church
c)
small piece of land serfs were given
d)
Holy Wars between the Christians and Muslims
14.
What IMPACT did feudalism have on the development of monarchies and nation-states in Western Europe?
a)
it did not impact monarchs or nation-states
b)
it allowed monarchs to centralize their power
c)
it weakened the power of the Roman Catholic Church
d)
it forced them to change to a market based economy
15.
What was the code of honor that the knights followed called?
a)
nirvana
b)
dharma
c)
chivalry
d)
bushido
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