Unit 1 Chapter 1 Test Review

What event most likely led to the creation of monasteries?

• The Fall of the Roman Empire

• The Start of the feudal System

• The spread of Christianity by Charlemagne

• Pop Leo III's founding of the Holy Roman Empire

What was feudalism based on?

• loyalty

• religion

• science

• trade

How did three-field rotation benefit medieval society?

• It made towns safer

• It helped serfs turn the soil

• It limited the power of the lords

• It increased food production

What was one job of guilds?

• They made guidelines for their craft

• They collected taxes for the manor

• They freed serfs from their lords

• They charged fees for fairs

Which group was responsible for preserving old medieval texts from the middle ages?

• lords

• monks

• peasants

• apprentices

Why was the church important during the early Middle Ages?

• It was the only major institution in Europe that had the ability to pay for roads and building projects.

• It was the only major institution in Europe that survived the Fall of the Roman Empire.

• Most people in Europe viewed the pope as a sort of king.

• Most people in Europ practiced Christianity at this time.

What was the benefit of an illuminated text that was popularized by Charlemagne?

• They were made for common people

• They helped public libraries grow.

• They could be read more easily.

• They spread the Christian faith.

What was one job of the landlord's representative?

• He wored for the church.

• He set taxes for the peasants.

• He ploughed and planted the fields.

• He determined the sizes of pastures.

Why were the fairs important in the Middle Ages?

• They honored religious holidays.

• They reduced the need for trade.

• They made the King more powerful.

• They helped revive local economies.

What was the Lord of the manor required to provide to his serf? Select two correct answers.

• food

• money

• clothing

• protection

• equipment