European Middle Ages

What did knights receive in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord?

• a sword

• a fief

• a holy relic

• an indulgence

What was manorialism?

• The knights code of honor

• The economic system of feudalism

• The social structure of feudalism

• The jobs done by groups of Christian monks

What brought stability to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the election of government officials

• the development of the feudal system

• the development of the caste system

• the creation of well-structured cities

What caused the growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• the rivalry between the ancient empires

• the unification of European rulers

• the decline of the Roman Catholic Church

• the collapse of a strong central government

Under manorialism, who did most of the actual work on the landholdings of the lords?

• king

• knights

• lords

• peasants

Which would be the most accurate description of a vassal?

• one who buys land from the government

• one who has a person working for him

• one who is the leader of the manor and gives away land

• one who is obligated to another because of land received

How did feudalism help to create nation-states in Western Europe?

• it changed the economy to be based on trade

• it weakened the power of the Roman Catholic Church

• it strengthened the kings army and centralized their power

• it did not make an impact on Western Europe

Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages turn towards feudalism?

• it offered the people protection and stability

• it was forced upon them by the traders along the Silk Road

• The feudal system was similar to the Roman government

• The Pope told them to do it or they would not go to heaven

Which of the following could be considered vassals under the feudal system?

• King

• Lord/Noble

• Knight

• Samurai

What was a major characteristic of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

• the manor system and the importance of land ownership

• limited monarchies and strong central governments

• decreased emphasis on religion in daily life

• increased educational opportunities