U1Ch1 Middle Ages in Europe

Who is a person with power and influence who controls land given to them by a king?

• Lord

• Serf

• Knight

• Merchant

What do you call a soldier on horseback who serves a king or other ruler?

• Knight

• Squire

• Footman

• Archer

What is a plot of land exchanged for loyalty to a ruler called?

• Fief

• Estate

• Farm

• Manor

Who is a person living on a feudal estate who was required to work for the lord of the manor?

• Serf

• Knight

• Lord

• Merchant

What does the term "medieval" relate to?

• Modern times in Europe

• The Middle Ages in Europe

• Ancient times in Europe

• The Renaissance in Europe

What does "illuminated" mean in the context of manuscripts?

• Written in a foreign language

• Decorated by hand with designs

• Printed using a machine

• Written in gold ink

What does "nobility" refer to?

• Common people

• Powerful families that hold fiefs and titles

• Traveling entertainers

• Religious leaders

What is a "fief"?

• A plot of land exchanged for loyalty to a ruler

• A type of weapon used by knights

• A religious artifact

• A piece of jewelry

What is the primary purpose of a "monastery"?

• To serve as a military base

• To provide a place for monks or nuns to grow in religion and knowledge

• To act as a marketplace

• To function as a government building

What type of texts did monasteries create under Charlemagne’s rule?

• Illuminated

• Scientific

• Historical

• Literary