Medieval Europe Quiz The City School

What is feudalism?

• A type of modern government system

• A form of currency used in ancient times

• A system of social and economic organization based on land ownership and the exchange of land for military service and loyalty

• A method of agricultural production

What were the Crusades?

• A series of economic agreements between different empires

• A series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in the medieval period

• A series of peace treaties between European countries

• A series of scientific expeditions to explore new lands

What were medieval castles primarily used for?

• Trade and commerce

• Defense and protection

• Religious ceremonies

• Entertainment and leisure

What was the main economic activity in medieval towns?

• Mining and metalworking

• Farming and agriculture

• Trade and commerce

• Fishing and maritime activities

Who held the most power in the feudal system?

• Knight

• Peasant

• Blacksmith

• King

What was the main purpose of the guilds in medieval towns?

• To serve as a military force for the town

• To enforce strict religious practices

• To protect the interests of its members and regulate the quality and price of goods and services.

• To provide entertainment for the townspeople

What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

• It marked the Norman conquest of England and the end of Anglo-Saxon rule.

• It led to the unification of England and Scotland

• It resulted in the independence of Wales from England

• It established the Holy Roman Empire in Europe

The Byzantine Empire had its beginning with what emperor