GRADE (11) CHAPTER 10 - LESSON 1 - PART 2

What was the primary virtue in feudal society?

• Military strength

• Loyalty to one's lord

• Religious devotion

• Economic prosperity

During the ceremony of homage, what did a vassal do?

• Present gifts to the lord

• Sign a written contract

• Place his hands between the lord's hands

• Kneel and pray

What was a fief?

• A military position

• A religious ceremony

• A type of weapon

• A grant of land to a vassal

How long was a vassal typically required to provide military service per year?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 20 days

• 40 days

Which of the following was NOT a typical noble title in medieval Europe?

• Mayor

• Duke

• Baron

• Count

What was the central event of tournaments by the late 12th century?

• Jousting

• Archery contests

• Sword fighting

• Horse racing

When did the code of chivalry develop among the nobility?

• 9th and 10th centuries

• 13th and 14th centuries

• 11th and 12th centuries

• 8th and 9th centuries

What was a primary responsibility of ladies when lords were away?

• Leading military campaigns

• Managing the estate

• Training knights

• Conducting religious ceremonies

Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine's first husband?

• King John of England

• Duke Henry of Normandy

• King Richard I

• King Louis VII of France

What happened to vassals who held fiefs over time?

• They lost their land rights

• They gained religious authority

• They gained political authority

• They became servants