Medieval Europe Pre-Assessment

Front

After the fall of Rome, life in Europe was dangerous, so people needed most was? Options: Food, Work, Protection, Shelter

Back

Protection

Front

What did land equal in the Feudal System?

Back

Power

Front

Feudal System is an exchange of ______ for _______

Back

protection for land

Front

What is a fief?

Back

Land or Estate

Front

This term refers to the lowest class in Medieval society.

Back

serf

Front

Beginning in the 6th century Europe, what became the primary centers for learning and preserving of Christian culture?

Back

monasteries

Front

The purpose of the medieval manor was to provide a society that was based on farming and everyday life based on a social hierarchy.

Back

True

Front

What resulted from the introduction of the three-field system of crop rotation in the Middle Ages?

Back

The quantity and variety of crops increased.

Front

A weak and unstable Europe led to the rise of feudalism because kings and lords needed to protect their lands from invaders.

Back

kings and lords needed to protect their lands from invaders.

Front

Why did improvements in agriculture lead to the growth of cities?

Back

The increase in food supply allowed peasants to sell more food, buy their freedom, and move to cities.