Feudalism in Europe Quiz

What impact did the fall of the Roman Empire have on Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Strengthening of government and citizenship

• Increase in trade and urbanization

• Disruption of trade and downfall of cities

• Rise of learning and common language

Who was the Frankish leader that converted to Christianity and was backed by the Church in Rome to conquer and convert other Germanic people?

• Gregory I

• Charles Martel

• Pepin the Short

• Clovis

What was the social order based on mutual obligation and military protection for land during the Middle Ages?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Communism

• Socialism

What was the basic economic system of the Middle Ages based on self-sufficiency and subsistence farming?

• Capitalism

• Manor system

• Socialism

• Communism

What new equipment allowed knights to stand and fight better in battle?

• Helmet

• Saddle

• Shield

• Stirrups

What did the Church use to banish individuals from the church during the Middle Ages?

• Excommunication

• Interdict

• Penance

• Absolution

Who defeated the Muslims from Spain at the Battle of Tours in 732, stopping the Muslim advance in Europe?

• Pepin the Short

• Charles Martel

• Clovis

• Gregory I

What did the manor system in the Middle Ages provide for serfs?

• Self-sufficiency and subsistence farming

• Freedom to leave the manor

• High wages and good living conditions

• Housing and care for the land and animals

What was the primary role of knights in the Middle Ages?

• Serve as merchants

• Serve lords in battle and get land in return

• Serve as diplomats

• Work as farmers

What was the main purpose of monasteries in the Middle Ages?

• To provide military training

• To serve as rural Christian communities and provide education

• To serve as trade centers

• To provide entertainment for the nobles