Middle Ages Final Flashcard 5C

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In the system of feudalism, who farmed the land? Options: monarchs, serfs, lords, knights

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serfs

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How did feudalism affect the lives of the nobility?

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Lords and knights were loyal to monarchs and provided protection.

Front

What caused the Black Death? Options: Dirty water, Infected meat, Dirty polluted streets in the towns, Fleas that lived on rats

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Fleas that lived on rats

Front

Who is a religious person who devotes their life to Christianity?

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Monk

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What was the order of the hierarchy in European Feudalism? Options: King, Knight, Noble, Peasant; King, Noble, Knight, Peasant; King, Noble, Peasant, Knight; Noble, knight peasant serf

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King, Noble, Knight, Peasant

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Why did Christians fear excommunication?

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They believed this meant you can not get into heaven.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes feudalism? Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service.

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Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service.

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Which best describes the influence of the Church during the Middle Ages? Options: A child from almost every family became a monk or nun in the Church, The Church encouraged people of other religions to settle in Europe, Church officials and kings worked separately to govern countries, Daily life in villages and towns revolved around the Church

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Daily life in villages and towns revolved around the Church

Front

What is a guild?

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A group of people practicing the same craft.

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Who was at the bottom of the social class pyramid in the church?

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parish priests