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WorksheetsMiddle Ages (Unit 3)
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 31mins
In medieval Europe, an armored warrior who fought on horseback to protect a nobles land was called?
King
Lord
Peasant
Knight
A code of behavior for knights in medieval Europe, such as courage, loyalty, and devotion is called?
Black Death
Parliament
Chivalry
Manor
a political system in which nobles are granted lands in exchange for loyalty, military service, &protection of the people who live on the land.
Magna Carta
knight
manor
feudalism
Which of the following is the term that describes the land given to a knight for his service?
serf
fief
vassal
castle
Which is the correct order of the feudal system from high to low?
Knights - Serfs - King - Lords
King - Lords - Knights - Serfs
King - Knights - Lords - Serfs
Why was the Magna Carta important?
It allowed the monarch to abolish Parliament.
It asserted that the monarch must obey the law and gave basic rights to the people.
It limited the power of the Pope.
It approved money for wars in France.
Europe became a feudal society because
skilled craftspeople had emerged as farming techniques improved.
the rarity of cash required land to be used as a payment for services.
overpopulation required that a more efficient agricultural system be developed.
Europeans needed to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions.
The event that began the Middle Ages was the________
fall of Rome
death of Julius Caesar
birth of Christ
invention of the printing press
A piece of land given from lord to a lesser lord.
Vassal
Royalty
Kingdom
Fief
Workers who were tied to the land on which they lived
Slave
Peasant
Knight
Serf
a political system in which nobles are granted lands in exchange for loyalty, military service, &protection of the people who live on the land.
Magna Carta
knight
manor
feudalism
Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta?
King John
King James
King Louis
King Henry
The Magna Carta was signed in what year?
1315
1492
1607
1215
Before the Magna Carta was signed, King John had ______
limited power
a democracy
justice power
absolute power
In which country was the Magna Carta written?
France
Italy
England
U.S.A.
The Magna Carta accomplished which of the following?
Limited powers of the king, allowed for trial by jury
No false imprisonment (can't be arrested/jailed for no reason) and a right to a trial by jury
Taxes can't be raised without approval of nobles, all free men protected equally by law
All of these are true
How did Magna Carta affect our American legal system?
We use the same cool calligraphy in our legal documents.
Many of our civil rights were ensrhined in Magna Carta.
American judges still dress in medieval robes.
What government body was eventually formed from the council of 25 barons?
Politburo
Congress
Senate
Parliament
Cabinet
A monarchy is...
a government ruled by a king or queen
a government ruled by a mayor
a government ruled by a president
a government ruled by a dictator
Group of people that advise the king and makes the laws in England is the __________________.
Constitution
Nobles
Parliament
Democracy
Rights that are given to you when you are accused of a crime
Parliament
Constitution
Grievance
Due Process
What cultural role did the Roman Catholic Church play in peoples' lives during the Middle Ages?
It gave them jobs and they earned a paycheck.
It gave them a common bond and offered them stability.
It gave them military training and weapons to defend themselves.
It did not play any cultural role in peoples' lives.
What was the greatest source of stability for people in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Protestant Church
The Great Council
The Roman Catholic Church
The strong central government
Where do monks live and work?
monastery
cathedral
castle
pilgrimage
After the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, most of Western Europe was
carved into different Germanic kingdoms.
united under the rule of Justinian I.
a place of learning, laughter, and love.
united under the Greek Orthodox Church
Church-built religious communities.
Monasteries
Cathedrals
Convents
Missions
Which Roman Emperor issued a decree (law) allowing Christians to practice their religion freely?
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Nero
Constantine
What item(s) did the monks reproduce in the scriptorium?
hand-made maps of Europe
wood-block paintings
hand-made copies of the Bible
armor for Knights
Which text is considered a great example of illuminated artwork from medieval Europe?
Magna Carta
Book of Kells
Upanishads
Qu'ran
What cultural role did the Roman Catholic Church play in peoples lives during the Middle Ages?
It gave them jobs, where they earned a pay check.
It gave them a common bond and offered them stability.
It gave them military training and weapons to defend themselves.
It did not play a cultural role in peoples lives.
What were some of the things that occurred in monasteries during the Middle Ages? (Check ALL that apply)
hand-copying the bible
caring for the ill
education of boys, primarily for priesthood
creating pottery
What buildings were used by bishops as their headquarters?
churches
temples
mosques
cathedrals
What was the role of the Franciscans and Dominicans during the Middle Ages?
spread Christianity
spread Islam
fight in the Crusades
work as serfs
What was one of the main purposes of monasteries throughout Europe?
They offered land and protection in exchange for loyalty and military service.
They converted villagers to Islam and Judaism.
They preserved sacred Christian writings.
They worked the farmland of vassals in exchange for money.
Which of the following is true about the first universities in Europe?
The universities were originally built to teach girls about reading.
The universities taught math and science learned from Muslims.
The universities grew from monastic schools and theology degrees were most prominent.
The universities taught in English, the language of the Church.
Who was the figurehead of power in Japanese society?
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
Why was the emperor considered to be a "figurehead" of power?
The emperor was in a position of power, but did not actually rule
The emperor had complete power in Japanese society
The emperor was the leader of the Japanese army
The emperor was the at the top of feudal society in Japan
Who was the military general that ruled in Japan in the Emperor's name?
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
These were powerful lords that lead armies of samurai in Japan.
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
These were trained warriors served their lords in Japan.
Emperors
Shoguns
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
These were the poorer farmers and craftsmen in Japan that provided food and service but had little to no power.
Emperors
Shoguns
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
Which characteristics were promoted by the bushido code?
simplicity, harmony, and balance
meditation and simplicity
loyalty, bravery, and honor
simplicity, understatement, and grace
Who were the daimyo?
hired warriors
head of a large landowning families
generals, or rulers over Japan
people who ruled for a monarch or emperor
According to the Pyramid in the picture, why are merchants the least important in Feudal Japanese Society.
They are puppets.
They produce/make nothing themselves.
They grow food.
They make swords for samurai
How did the geography of Japan affect the diet (foods eaten) of Japanese people?
Rice was easy to grow all over the islands
They ate rice because it grows well in seawater which surrounds the islands
They ate seafood because deserts cover too much of Japanese islands
They ate seafood because mountains cover too much of Japanese islands
