Middle Ages Review

Roughly what years are considered the middle ages or dark ages?

• 800-1000 CE

• 1600-1900 CE

• 500-1500 CE

• 200-800 CE

What system of government was used across Europe during the middle ages?

• Communism

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Fuedalism

• Servitude

Constant attacks by this group led to the development of large armies and castles

• Normans

• Goths

• Vikings

• Huns

• Mongols

Which group had little land but provided food and services?

• Knights

• Vassals

• Serfs

• Lords

• Fiefs

True or False: The middle ages were mostly peaceful. Since there were many different rulers who competed for land.

• True

• False

Which current countries did Vikings come from? (check all that apply)

• Norway

• Spain

• Ireland

• Denmark

• Sweden

A section of land which was given to group during the middle ages was known as what?

• Estate

• Manor

• Serf

• Fief

• Motte and Bailey

Who had all of the land and therefore a great deal of power in the middle ages?

• Serfs

• Kings

• Craftsman

• Merchants

• The Clergy (members of the Church)

Nobles gave sections of land to ________ who in return managed the land and pledged loyalty to the lords. In a time of battle they would fight for the lord.

• Vassals

• Serfs

• Clergy

• Knights

• Barbarians

What is the term for a servant used in the Middle Ages? Could be applied to anyone but the king in the feudal system

• Vassal

• Knight

• Serf

• Clergy

• Lord