Medieval Europe Quiz

Why was it difficult for Kings to protect their land?

• Vast territories, lack of communication and transportation, constant threat of invasions
• Lack of resources, isolated territories, absence of external threats
• Efficient communication systems, advanced transportation methods, strong defensive structures
• Abundance of resources, lack of interest in expansion, peaceful neighboring kingdoms

After the fall of Rome was known as what time period? Give two names for credit.

• Golden Age
• Enlightenment
• Middle Ages

• Medieval Ages

What were Charlemagne's two main goals during his reign?

• Abolish the feudal system and implement socialism
• Unite all German Kingdoms

• Spread his faith

• Establish trade routes with Asia and Africa

What is a walled-in, self contained world located on land belonging to a Lord?

• castle
• manor
• fortress
• palace

Western Europeans had a large supply of fish readily available. Why is that?

• Abundance of freshwater lakes in the region
• Extensive irrigation systems in Western Europe
• High demand for fish in Western European cuisine
• Proximity to bodies of water like the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea

After Charlemagne helped Pope Leo put down an uprising, what would happen?

• Charlemagne would be exiled from Rome.
• Charlemagne would be crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor.
• Charlemagne would be appointed as the Pope.
• Charlemagne would establish a new kingdom in Italy.

List the following in order from Least powerful to most according to the feudal pyramid. (Lord, Peasant, Vassal, King)

• King, Vassal, Peasant
• Lord, King, Peasant
• Peasant, Vassal, Lord, King
• Vassal, Peasant, King

Charlemagne succeeded in accomplishing his goals.

• True

• False

What type of climate does Western Europe have?

• Moderate

• Polar
• Tropical
• Desert

A piece of land given to someone in feudal times was known as what?

(a)