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WorksheetsOrigins of feudalism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
When did feudalism exist in Europe?
16th to 18th century
9th to 15th century
5th to 8th century
1st to 4th century
What are the main characteristics of feudalism?
A social structure that promotes equality.
An economic model based on craftsmanship and trade.
A form of government where citizens elect their leaders.
A system based on land ownership and vassalage.
Which social groups existed during the Middle Ages?
Kings, citizens and slaves
Monarchs, bourgeoisie and workers
Kings, nobility & clergy and commoners
Lords, vassals and serfs
What determined the social differences during the Middle Ages?
Solely the wealth
Family background and privileges
The age of the people was a decisive factor
The gender was determinant
What was the vassal pact?
The relationship between the feudal lord and his serf.
Where was the vassal pact sealed?
At a church during a religious ceremony.
In a tavern with drinks
In an act known as the homage ceremony
In a baptism ceremony
What did the king obtain from his vassal?
Obedience and service
Taxes
A piece of land known as a manor
Auxilium and consilium
Which was the mission of the clergy towards society?
To fight in wars and battles to defend society.
To persecute and punish sinners (pecadores).
To enforce strict laws of conduct.
To provide spiritual guidance and moral education to society.
Who was the first among equals?
The pope
The feudal lord
The king
The oldest serf in a manorial system
The right to collect money for different activities (hunting, collecting firewood, using the mills, the ovens, crossing bridges...)
Manorial rights
Feudal abuses
Corvees
Monopolies
What did the serf obtain from his lord?
Service and obedience
Protection and work
Drink and food
Work and money
Who were the laboratores?
King
Clergy
Nobility
Peasantry
Name of the lord's lands reserved for himself in a manorial system
Manor
Manse
Demesne
Fief
The majority of the population were...
People with privileges
Nobles
Free peasants
Serfs
Who lived in monasteries or convents and followed a strict code of conduct?
Higher clergy
Lower clegy
Regular clergy
Secular clergy
This group was composed of knights and lords with fewer possessions
High nobility
Lower clergy
Commoners
Low and middle nobility
Who were the monks?
Upper clergy
Lower clergy
Regular clergy
Secular clergy
Which sentence about culture during the Middle Ages is correct?
Almost everyone could read and write
Clergymen were the guardians and communicators of knowledge
Education was controlled by the Monarch
Monks in monasteries copied the books by hand
Before the 11th century, technical means to work the land were...
mechanised
modern
mainly hand-held tools
rudimentary
The mouldboard plough was used to...
fertilise the soil
