WorksheetsThe Decline of Feudalism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What was one major political change in England that contributed to the decline of feudalism?
The signing of the Magna Carta
The expansion of feudal estates
The rise of feudal lords’ power
The abolishment of the monarchy
What was the Magna Carta?
A law that required all peasants to serve in the military
A written agreement that limited the king’s power
A document increasing the power of the Catholic Church
A treaty between England and France
Which English king signed the Magna Carta?
King Henry II
King Edward I
King John
King Richard III
How did the Magna Carta help lead to the decline of feudalism?
It gave more power to the nobles and common people
It strengthened the absolute power of the king
It made feudal lords more powerful than ever
It eliminated common law in England
What major event in the 1300s greatly reduced Europe’s population?
The Hundred Years’ War
The Crusades
The Bubonic Plague
The signing of the Magna Carta
How was the bubonic plague primarily spread?
Contaminated food and water
Fleas carried by rats
Airborne bacteria
Direct human contact
Why did the bubonic plague weaken feudalism?
It led to a rise in trade and economic growth
It decreased the need for labor, reducing the power of peasants
It killed so many workers that surviving peasants could demand higher wages and more rights
It made feudal lords wealthier than ever
What was one consequence of the Black Death?
Increased power of feudal lords
Peasant revolts across Europe
Greater influence of the Catholic Church
A decrease in trade restrictions
What was the primary reason for the Hundred Years’ War?
A dispute over trade routes
A religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics
A battle for control over French land
A war between feudal lords and serfs
How did the Hundred Years’ War contribute to the decline of feudalism?
It increased the power of feudal lords
It led to stronger monarchs and national armies
It strengthened the influence of the Catholic Church
It made feudal knights more important
What weapon helped the English win key battles in the Hundred Years’ War?
The crossbow
The catapult
The longbow
The musket
How did the use of the longbow change warfare?
It made knights and heavy armor less effective
It increased the power of feudal lords
It strengthened castle defenses
It eliminated the need for foot soldiers
What was the role of Joan of Arc in the Hundred Years’ War?
She was an English queen who negotiated peace
She was a French peasant girl who led troops to victory
She was a religious leader who called for war
She was a noblewoman who helped feudal lords regain power
What happened to Joan of Arc?
She was executed by the English
She became the queen of France
She signed the Magna Carta
She led England to victory
How did the Hundred Years’ War affect peasants?
It led to greater power for the nobles
It forced many peasants into serfdom
It allowed common people to have more influence and opportunity
It ended the use of armies in Europe
How did Henry II’s legal reforms contribute to the decline of feudalism?
They increased the power of feudal lords
They strengthened royal courts and reduced lords’ control
They made the Catholic Church the highest authority
They ended the monarchy
What was the Model Parliament?
A governing body that included commoners, clergy, and nobles
A system of laws that banned serfdom
A contract between the king and the pope
A new military strategy in the Hundred Years’ War
How did the Model Parliament contribute to the decline of feudalism?
It strengthened the role of common people in government
It gave absolute power to the king
It increased the power of feudal lords
It banned commoners from voting
Which of the following was NOT a factor in the decline of feudalism?
The signing of the Magna Carta
The Renaissance
The Black Death
The Hundred Years’ War
What was a long-term effect of the decline of feudalism?
The complete disappearance of monarchies
The rise of democratic principles and stronger centralized governments
The return to a barter economy
The expansion of feudal estates
