Unit 3: Medieval Ages

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies, what political system is described?

• democratic

• republicanism

• autocratic

• feudalism

Which statement BEST provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• William, king of the English to Aethelwig, abbot of Evesham…I command you to summon...

• ...and bring with you armed those five knights which you owe to me from your abbey...

• ...all those who are under your charge and jurisdiction to have armed before me by the week...

• ...after Whitsunday, at Clarendon all the knights which are due to me.

Under a manorial system, the large estate was generally owned by a —

• maiden

• noble

• friar

• serf

Medieval European feudalism can best be described as an exchange of land for —

• military service

• wage labor

• village housing

• farm labor

Under a manorial system, nobles were required to provide serfs with —

• education

• homage

• land

• protection

Which of the following had the most political power under European feudalism?

• Friars

• Lords

• Serfs

• Vassals

What event influenced the rise of medieval feudalism in the 9th century?

• the meeting of the Estates-General

• the riots under the Emperor Justinian

• the Crusaders' sack of Constantinople

• the death of the Emperor Charlemange

Which of the following is true of lords during the Middle Ages?

• They were the bravest soldiers.

• They had the most political power.

• They reported to serfs and vassals.

• They could not own land.

What was one characteristic of life as a serf under medieval manorialism?

• agricultural labor for physical protection

• social mobility through property ownership

• improved health from advances in medicine

• guaranteed education at the local university

Which of the following changes occurred in western Europe during the Middle Ages?

• rise in rural population

• rise in urban population

• decrease in church power

• increase in international trade