The Middle Ages Quiz

What is the name for the system of promises between the lords and vassals that governed Europe in the Middle Ages?

• Feudalism

• Christianity

• Shinto

• Chivalry

Which answer choice shows the order of Feudal Society from highest to lowest?

• knights, king, peasants, serfs

• peasants, knights, nobles, king

• king, nobles, knights, peasants

• merchants, knights, commoners, serfs

What is the name for the large estate of land a knight lived on?

• chivalry

• manor

• castle

• land

Who was responsible for farming the fields on a manor?

• knights

• merchants

• peasants

• nobles

A piece of land given from a lord to a lessor lord.

• royalty

• fief

• vassal

• kingdom

A nobleman who was trained as a warrior and lived their life according to a code of chivalry.

• navy

• samurai

• vassal

• knight

What was the purpose of a manor?

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

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

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

Why did the Vikings mostly attack northwestern Europe?

• Northwestern Europe had many mountains that allowed Vikings to hide

• Northwestern Europe had more peninsulas where Vikings could attack

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

Why did the Pope crown Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor?

• The Pope crowned him Holy Roman Emperor for reconquering the entire Roman Empire

• The Pope crowned him Holy Roman Emperor for building schools throughout Europe

• The Pope crowned him Holy Roman Emperor for his efforts in spreading Christianity

Because of northwestern Europe's flat lands and mild climate they were able to __________.

• raise sheep and goats

• only grow grapes and olives

• farm a variety of crops