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Middle Ages Europe

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Feudalism is:

a)

a system based on loyalty that includes the exchange of land, food and protection

b)

a self-sufficient estate ruled by a lord that includes villages and farmland

c)

an area of conquered lands ruled by one supreme leader

d)

a form of government ruled by a Roman emperor

2.

The manor system is:

a)

a system based on loyalty that includes the exchange of land, food and protection

b)

a self-sufficient estate ruled by a lord that includes villages and farmland

c)

an area of conquered lands ruled by one supreme leader

d)

a form of government ruled by a Roman emperor

3.

The feudal system's social structure (the ranking of social classes) can be described as:

a)

hierarchy

b)

power system

c)

norms and values

d)

loyalty

4.

Feudalism was based on what idea:

a)

cultural diffusion

b)

loyalty

c)

The Church

d)

the manor system

5.

Why is it important to understand different perspectives when studying historical events?

a)

to choose the best side

b)

to weigh the pros and cons of each decision

c)

to understand all sides of the story

d)

to get the right answers on the test

6.

The top of the feudalistic pyramid

a)

King

b)

Nobles

c)

Knights

d)

Lords

7.

Protected the kingdom

a)

Kings

b)

Nobles

c)

Knights

d)

Serfs

8.

Were second in the feudalistic triangle

a)

Kings

b)

Nobles

c)

Knights

d)

Peasants

9.

Worked for the knights on their fiefs

a)

Kings

b)

Nobles

c)

Knights

d)

Serfs

10.

Smaller parcel of land that was given to others in return for their services

a)

Fief

b)

Manor

11.

Was the predominate christian religion in the middle ages

a)

Hinduism

b)

Roman Catholic

c)

Eastern Orthodox

d)

Islam

12.

Was the main leader of the Catholic Church

a)

Pope

b)

Cardinal

c)

Priest

d)

Monk

13.

Excommunicate

a)

Kick out of the church/heaven

b)

Could not pray

c)

Could not attend church

14.

Punishment for Hersey

a)

Water Board

b)

Excommunicate

c)

Chinese Water Torture

15.

Catholic Church became corrupt

a)

True

b)

Fale

16.

Which pope/king had a good relationship

a)

Henry IV and Gregory VII

b)

Leo III/ Henry IV

c)

Leo III /Charlemagne

d)

Charlemagne and Gregory VII

17.

Catholic Church

a)

Synagogue

b)

Cathedral

c)

Minnuret

18.
What was the order of the hierarchy in European Feudalism?
a)
King, Knight, Noble, Peasant
b)
King, Noble, Knight, Peasant
c)
King, Noble, Peasant, Knight
19.
Who worked on the manor and was "tied" there?
a)
knights
b)
serfs
c)
lords
20.
What did the Magna Carta do?
a)
Gave more power to the King
b)
Limited the power of the King
c)
Got rid of the Feudal System in England
d)
Gave more power to the Common People
21.

Economic side of feudalism where the peasants/serfs work land in exchange for protection

a)

Feudalism

b)

Manor System

c)

Fief

d)

Treaty of Verdun

22.
Which military advantage did the English have?
a)
Longbow
b)
soldiers on horses
c)
atomic weapons
d)
knights with armor
23.
To protect against unlawful imprisonment the Magna Carta established -
a)
trial by jury
b)
an efficient tax system
c)
trial by monarchy
d)
the right to post bail until your trial
24.
Which of the following would most likely be found in Byzantine art? 
a)
woven tapestries of emperors 
b)
mosaics of Christian religious figures
c)
portraits of ordinary people 
d)
marble statues of Roman gods 
25.
Justinian's most famous achievement is the
a)
Wall of Constantine
b)
Holy Crusade 
c)
Crowning of Charlemagne 
d)
Justinian Code
26.

What was a major characteristic of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

a)

the manor system and the importance of land ownership

b)

limited monarchies and strong central governments

c)

decreased emphasis on religion in daily life

d)

increased educational opportunities

27.

What caused the growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages?

a)

the rivalry between the ancient empires

b)

the unification of European rulers

c)

the decline of the Roman Catholic Church

d)

the collapse of a strong central government

28.

What characteristic of feudalism led to the development of European nation-states?

a)

importance of land ownership and military protection

b)

weakened monarchies throughout Europe

c)

increased economic opportunities for serfs

d)

increased rights of peasants in society

29.

"Serfs were tied to the land"


What does the above statement mean?

a)

serfs were not allowed to sell crops that they grew on the manor

b)

serfs were not allowed to leave the manor without permission

c)

serfs were not allowed to perform more than one job

d)

serfs were not allowed to attend mass with the lord

30.

In the Middle Ages, towns were centers of _________.

a)

agriculture

b)

feudalism

c)

the manor system

d)

trade

31.

Who was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

a)

King John

b)

King Henry VIII

c)

William the Conqueror

d)

King Day

32.

Which group belongs in 1?

a)

Peasants/ Serfs

b)

Nobles

c)

Knights/Vassals

d)

King

33.

Which group belongs in 2?

a)

Peasants/ Serfs

b)

Nobles

c)

Knights/Vassals

d)

King

34.

Which group belongs in 3?

a)

Peasants/ Serfs

b)

Nobles

c)

Knights/Vassals

d)

King

35.

Which group belongs in 4?

a)

Peasants/ Serfs

b)

Nobles

c)

Knights/Vassals

d)

King

36.

Which landform separates Europe from Asia?

a)

Ural Mountains

b)

Carpathian Mountains

c)

Northwest Mountains

d)

Black Forest

37.

The Magna Carta reinforced the concept of

a)

free trade.

b)

religious freedom.

c)

voting rights for all people.

d)

a limited monarchy.

38.

A system of trading protection for loyalty, which has come to be known as the:

a)

civil service system.

b)

feudal system.

c)

caste system

d)

draft system.

39.

Primary religion of Middle Ages Europe

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

40.

Which of the following best describes Charlemagne?

a)

King who agreed to the articles of the Magna Carta

b)

Ruler who was crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

c)

Ruler who conquered and looted England and France

d)

Leader of the Normans in northern France

41.

What effect did the manor system have on cities and towns?

a)

Many lords moved from manor houses into the cities.

b)

People living in cities and towns received surplus crops for free.

c)

Because there were crop surpluses, towns grew.

d)

Manor houses were built close to town, causing overcrowding

42.

How did feudalism contributed to the growth of nation-states?

a)

The king’s power was limited.

b)

The lord's armies fought to protect the kingdom

c)

The peasants controlled the land.

d)

It caused the serfs to revolt.

43.

Which group was generally responsible for the preservation of learning and ancient literature?

a)

Tradesmen and businessmen

b)

Nobles and peasants

c)

Priests and monks

d)

Doctors and lawyers

44.

How did feudalism affect the lives of the nobility?

a)

Lords and knights were loyal to the monarch and provided protection.

b)

Monarchs were not allowed to build their own manor houses.

c)

The system elevated the serfs to a level equal to lords and knights.

d)

The monarchs established guilds to help serfs work the lands.

45.

A person who lived on and famed feudal land.

a)

Noble

b)

Vassal

c)

Knight

d)

Serf

46.

The code for knights

a)

Convent

b)

Guild

c)

Oath

d)

Chivalry

47.

What year was Charlemagne crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?

a)

900

b)

1200

c)

899

d)

800

e)

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48.

Because they produced their own food clothing and tools on the estate, we say that it was __________.

a)

Self Sufficient

b)

Self Reliable

c)

Self Serf

d)

Self Keeping

e)

Self Help

49.

What type of new farm technology helped produce food quicker?

a)

Iron plow and horse harness

b)

Axe

c)

Tractor

d)

Iron Shovel