Worksheets2: Feudalism in Western Europe
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 3mins
The Middle Ages begin when...
there was a great famine
the Roman empire fell
the printing press was invented
Christianity dominated all of Europe
Who was at the bottom of the feudal system (hierarchy)?
Monarchs
Knights
Nobles
Peasants/Serfs
What influence did Charlemagne (Charles the Great) have on the feudal system?
He limited the number of nobles
He ensured everyone got enough food
He harshly punished serfs
He gave land to his knights
What was the primary catalyst (cause for) of the feudal system?
for monarchs to gain wealth
protection from invaders
to distribute conquered land
to spread Christianity
What did nobles promise to provide monarchs in exchange for fiefs (land)?
Knights (soldiers)
Crops
Gold
to pracy 5 times a day
If most serfs worked hard enough, they could become a noble some day.
True
False
What purpose did manors serve? (choose all that apply)
Home for nobles/knights
Protection for villagers during attacks
A place for dinners and celebrations
A place to study the bible
At times, women from the noble class managed estates and oversaw the protection of their realm.
True
False
Pages who wanted to become a knight needed to... (choose all the apply)
Train for 7 years
Care for the knights armor and horse
Work the fields with the serfs
Help the ladies of the castle
To be chivalrous, a knight needed to be...
Funny and Creative
Smart and Fast
Brave and Loyal
Strong and Religious
"Unfree" peasants were called ______ and they were not allowed to ___ the lord's estate.
Slaves and Farm
Serfs and Leave
Slaves and Leave
Serfs and Farm
