Medieval Times for 9th Grade Global History

What were the main components of the feudal system in medieval Europe?

• Kings, knights, peasants

• Lords, vassals, serfs

• Merchants, artisans, nobles

What was the primary purpose of medieval castles?

• Centers of trade

• Religious worship

• Defense and protection

What were the Crusades, and what was their main goal?

• Military expeditions to spread Christianity

• Economic trade missions

• Scientific explorations

What was the Black Death, and how did it impact medieval Europe?

• A devastating plague; reduced population and changed social structures

• A series of religious conflicts

• A technological advancement

Who is known as the "Magna Carta" signer, limiting the power of the monarchy in medieval England?

• King Richard the Lionheart

• King John

• King Henry VIII

Which Italian city-state was a major center for trade during the medieval period?

• Venice

• Rome

• Florence

• Milan

What were medieval guilds, and what was their primary purpose?

• Religious organizations

• Trade associations- to regulate and protect the interests of artisans

• Military alliances

Which two countries were the primary participants in the Hundred Years' War?

• England and France

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and Italy

• France and Italy

Who wrote "The Canterbury Tales," a significant work of literature from the medieval period?

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• William Shakespeare

• Dante Alighieri

What architectural style is commonly associated with medieval cathedrals?

• Renaissance

• Gothic

• Baroque