WorksheetsFeudal Europe
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which event marks the beginning the Middle Ages?
Charlemagne took over Gaul
The fall of Rome
the rise of England
the fall of the Byzantine Empire
What word best describes Europe after Rome fell?
Peaceful
Structured
Chaotic
Why did feudalism develop?
because Rome was being attacked by Vikings, and they needed protection
because people wanted to overthrow the emperor of Rome
because life as a serf was boring and they wanted to join the knights to have an adventure
Feudalism was a system of promises between ___________ and ___________.
kings and servants
lords and vassals
peasants and knights
Who gave land to vassals in exchange for military service?
Lord
Knight/Vassal
Serf
Who provided military service?
Lord
Knight/Vassal
Serf
Who managed land?
Lord
Knight/Vassal
Serf
Who collected taxes?
Lord
Knight/Vassal
Serf
Who gave protection to the serfs?
Lord
Knight/Vassal
Serf
Who farmed and gave food to others?
Lord
Knight/Vassal
Serf
What was the political role of the church in Europe?
Church leaders overthrew kings and queens
the Pope was so powerful he could give advice to the kings
the church leaders kept to themselves and didn't bother rulers at all
What was the intellectual role of the church?
The church created the first universities
the church gave out IQ tests
the church told people not to go to school
What was the social role of the church? Select all that apply.
the provided education
they gave people dogs
they provided health care
they took care of the poor and the sick
they lived like they were rich
Catholic cathedrals in the middle ages were built in the _____________ architectural style.
angelic
gothic
industrial
Why were cathedrals so large?
they were meant to show the power of God and the church
they were meant to be a palace for a king
they were meant to be a symbol of how humble the church was
What was the purpose of a spire?
they were meant to scare people into going to church
they were meant to teach Bible stories to people who could not read
they were tall towers meant to point to heaven
What was the purpose of stained glass windows and statues in cathedrals?
they were meant to scare people into going to church
they were meant to teach Bible stories to people who could not read
they were tall towers meant to point to heaven
What was the purpose of gargoyles on cathedrals?
they were meant to scare people into going to church
they were meant to teach Bible stories to people who could not read
they were tall towers meant to point to heaven
Christian Europeans who went to war in the Middle Ages wore the symbol of the ___________ on their armor.
crescent moon
cross
star of David
The long series of wars between Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land from 1096-1291 were called the _____________.
crusades
civil war
war of 100 years
Which city did the crusaders want to control in the Holy Land?
Jerusalem
Babylon
Paris
What was the main goal of the crusades?
to get rich
to take control of the Holy Land
to have adventures
What di the pope promise to anyone who fought in the crusades?
a nice medal
a new sword
a ticket to heaven
How successful were the crusades?
The Christians won the first crusade, but not the others
The Muslims won the first crusade, but not the others
The Christians won all of the crusades
Which of the following was an effect of the Crusades?
Jews, Christians and Muslims got along peacefully
Tension between Christians, Muslims and Jews increased
Which of the following was an effect of the Crusades?
Trade between Europe and Asia increased
Trade between Europe and Asia decreased
What is the Magna Carta?
a time of war between Jews and Christians
A deadly plague that swept through Europe and Asia
A document listing rights the king could not ignore
What rights did Magna Carta protect? Choose all the apply.
the right to a fair trial
the right to be put in jail for no reason
the right to your own property
the right of the king to do whatever he wants
even the king had to obey the law
Under a ____________, the king has ultimate power and control.
rule of law
rule of man
Under a ____________, the law has ultimate power and control.
rule of law
rule of man
Under a ____________, everyone, including the king, must follow the laws.
rule of law
rule of man
Under a ____________, the king doesn't have to follow the laws.
rule of law
rule of man
How did the Black Death spread throughout Europe? Choose 3.
fleas on rats
trade with Asia
Eating spoiled food
Person to person contact
having a pet rat
Which is NOT a symptom of the Black Death?
fever
vomiting blood
lungs liquefy
paralysis
swollen lymph nodes
Which was an effect of the Black Death?
feudalism ended
the serfs made less money than before the plague
Which was an effect of the Black Death?
kings had less power
25-23% of the population died
