Feudalism and the Manor System Quiz

What event marked the end of a strong central government in Western Europe?

• The fall of the Roman Empire
• Charlemagne's death
• The Viking invasions
• The rise of the Umayyad Caliphate

Which group was NOT one of the major invading forces that contributed to the decline of the Carolingian Empire?

• Vikings
• Magyars
• Saxons
• Muslims

What was the primary mode of transportation used by the Vikings during their invasions?

• Horseback
• Longboats
• Caravans
• Foot

What was the significance of Córdoba during the rule of the Moors?

• It was a military stronghold
• It became a center of education and learning
• It was the capital of the Byzantine Empire
• It was the largest city in the world

What led to the development of feudalism in Europe?

• The establishment of trade routes
• The need for local protection from invasions
• The rise of powerful monarchs
• The spread of Christianity

In the feudal system, what is a 'vassal'?

• A king
• A low-ranking lord
• A peasant
• A knight

What term describes the land given to vassals in exchange for loyalty?

• Fief
• Manor
• Homage
• Serf

Which of the following best describes the role of a serf in the feudal system?

• A noble who owns land
• A warrior serving a lord
• A peasant tied to the land
• A king ruling over the land

What was the primary economic unit within the feudal system?

• The city
• The manor
• The castle
• The village

How did the relationship between lords and vassals function in feudalism?

• Lords provided land in exchange for loyalty
• Vassals provided land in exchange for protection
• Lords and vassals had equal power
• Vassals were independent landowners