Medieval Europe Review (so far)

What is a guild?

• Group of Knights

• Group of Clergy

• Group of Craftsmen

• Group of Vikings

Which guild is the most powerful guild?

• Knights Guild

• Merchants Guild

• Blacksmiths Guild

• Clergy Guild

Answer explanation

There is no such thing as a Knights Guild or Clergy Guild. Blacksmiths are craftsmen. All craft guilds are less powerful than the Merchant Guild.

Which of the following is NOT part of the process for joining a guild?

• Apprentice

• Squire

• Approval

• Master

Answer explanation

Squire is part of the process for becoming a Knight, not for joining a guild.

What does a Journeyman receive that a Page does not receive?

• Food

• Shelter

• Training

• Wages

True or False: All journeyman are approved to become a master in the guild.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Approval into the guild is not a guarantee. Many journeyman are never promoted to master.

According to Feudalism, who owns all the land?

• Peasants

• Merchants

• King/Queen

• Clergy

What is the piece of land called that a King gives to a noble, knight or clergy in exchange for their loyalty?

• Manor

• Thief

• Chivalry

• Fief

Under feudalism, who is forced to work the land in Medieval Europe?

• Free Peasants

• Serfs

• Merchants

• Craftsmen

What is the difference between a serf and a peasant?

• A serf had more freedom and could own their own land, while a peasant was bound to the land and had to work for the lord.
• A serf and a peasant were both bound to the land and had to work for the lord.
• A serf and a peasant were both free to own their own land and work for themselves.
• A serf was bound to the land and had to work for the lord, while a peasant had more freedom and could own their own land.

Answer explanation

Peasants are free and could possibly own their own land, Serfs are not free and CANNOT own land.

Who/What are clergy?

• A code of honor for knights

• Religious buildings

• Religious leaders

• Peasants forced to work the land