Middle Ages (Quiz)

What were peasants called in the middle ages?

• Serf

• nobles

• lords

• Knights

What was the purpose of a manor?

• To farm as much as possible to in order to make a profit

• To provide safety and security for the people who lived in them

• To train knights daily before going off to battle or war

Why did many people begin to move to towns and cities from manors?

• Because they were farming more, there were more Vikings trying to attack their farms/manors so they fled

• Farming improvements led to the production of more products meaning not everyone had to farm and trade increased

• People didn't move to towns and cities and remained on their manors for years to come

Which of the following is not true about Samurai and Knights?

• They both followed Buddhism

• The both were paid in land

• They both followed a code

How were lords and vassals connected?

• Vassals provided lords with land in exchange for military service

• Kings forced lords and vassals to work with peasants and serfs

• Lords provided vassals with land in exchange for military service

What is the topography (elevation) of Northwestern Europe like?

• Northwestern Europe is mountainous, so it has a high elevation

• Northwestern Europe is flat, so it has a low elevation

What could be found on a manor?

• A manor house

• Fields for farming

• A peasant village

• All of the above are correct

Because of Northwestern Europe's flat lands and mild climate, they were able to ____________________

• Only grow grapes and olives

• Raise sheep and goats

• Farm a variety of crops

Why did the Vikings mostly attack Northwestern Europe?

• Northwestern Europe had many rivers Vikings could sail using their ships

• Northwestern Europe had many mountains that allowed Vikings to hide in

• Northwestern Europe had more peninsulas where Vikings could attack

The crusades were wars between Christians and 

• Hindus
• Buddhists
• Muslims
• Catholics