Understanding Medieval Society and Feudalism

What was the primary role of knights in the feudal system of medieval Europe?

• To manage the land and collect taxes

• To protect their lords in exchange for land

• To serve as religious leaders

• To work the land as peasants

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between lords and vassals in the feudal system?

• Lords provided military service to vassals

• Vassals granted land to lords

• Lords granted land to vassals in return for loyalty and protection

• Vassals worked the land for the lords

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How did the Church exert influence over medieval European society?

• By controlling trade routes

• By influencing daily life, education, and governance

• By leading military campaigns

• By managing agricultural production

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What was the main duty of serfs in the feudal system?

• To provide military service

• To manage the estate

• To work the land and provide food

• To serve as religious leaders

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Which of the following was a key characteristic of the code of chivalry followed by knights?

• Wealth accumulation

• Bravery, loyalty, and honor in battle

• Political leadership

• Religious devotion

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During a school debate, Inez argued that the Church held political power in the Middle Ages. In what way did she claim this was true?

• By declaring war with knights

• By controlling the military

• By influencing governance and laws

• By managing trade agreements

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What role did the Pope play in the medieval Church?

• He was a military leader

• He claimed papal supremacy over religious and political matters

• He was a local landowner

• He managed agricultural production

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Which group in the feudal system had the least amount of freedom and rights?

• Knights

• Lords

• Serfs

• The Church officials

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What is the main feature of a medieval feudal society?

• the population was mostly rural, (of the countryside), made up of farming communities

• the people began to assert their rights as individuals and demand greater freedoms

• the population was mostly urban because people sought opportunities in the cities

• an improved economic system was created based upon the introduction of paper money and credit

Along with the king, which other group of people is at highest ranks of the feudal hierarchy?

• The Catholic Church

• Vassals

• Nobles

• Serfs