HS World History Unit 5 Vocabulary

What was the role of a bailiff in the Middle Ages?

• A) A knight who served the king directly

• B) A man who collected rents and oversaw workers for the lord of the manor

• C) A religious figure who led the local church

• D) A merchant responsible for trade in the manor

What does the term "anarchy" refer to?

• A) A well-organized government system

• B) A type of monarchy

• C) Disorder and confusion, absence of government and law

• D) A peaceful and cooperative society

Who was a count in the context of Charlemagne's time?

• A) A low-ranking soldier

• B) A religious leader in a monastery

• C) A craftsman in a medieval town

• D) A noble who ruled a county or other small region

What is a fief in feudal society?

• A term of contempt applied to a person who does not accept a particular religion

• A peasant who could leave the manor in the Middle Ages

• The land held from a lord in return for service

• A workman or craftsman who has served his apprenticeship

Who was a freeman in the Middle Ages?

• A workman or craftsman who has served his apprenticeship

• A term of contempt applied to a person who does not accept a particular religion

• A peasant who could leave the manor

• The land held from a lord in return for service

What was a diocese originally?

• A Roman district ruled by a bishop

• A knightly lyric poet or composer

• An assembly to discuss church affairs

• A type of medieval castle

Who were troubadours in the Middle Ages?

• Assembly leaders

• Bishops ruling districts

• Knightly lyric poets or composers who wrote of love and chivalry

• Roman district governors

What is a "fresco"?

• A type of sculpture

• A light and refreshing drink

• Water-color paintings done on wet plaster

• A fresh salad

What were the Papal States?

• States in the United States with a significant Catholic population

• A large district in central Italy ruled by Popes from 775-1870

• The official residences of the Pope in Vatican City

• A group of states during the medieval period that opposed the Pope

What is the meaning of "bourgeoisie"?

• The ruling monarchy

• The peasant class

• The middle class, originating from the French word for town dwellers

• The clergy