Unit 5: Early Medieval Kingdoms

What does the term 'Medieval' refer to?

• Referring to the Middle Ages.

• Referring to the Renaissance period.

• Referring to the Industrial Revolution.

• Referring to the Modern Era.

What is 'Feudalism'?

• The system of obligations that governed the relationships between lords and vassals.

• A modern political system based on democracy and free elections.

• An economic theory pushing for standardized currency to enable easier trade.

• A religious movement that aimed to reform the Catholic Church.

What does 'Hierarchy' mean in the context of society?

• The ranking of individuals in society based on their status or authority.

• A system where everyone is equal in status and authority.

• An arrangement of individuals based on their job, randomly.

• A method of organizing society based on alphabetical order.

What were the 'Crusades'?

• A long series of wars between Christians and Muslims in Southwest Asia; they fought for control of the Holy Land from 1096 to 1291.

• A series of trade agreements between European and Asian countries in the 15th century.

• A cultural movement in Europe that marked the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.

• A peace treaty between the Christian and Muslim empires in the 13th century.

What is a 'Fief'?

• Parcels (pieces) of land.

• A type of medieval weapon.

• A traditional form of currency.

• A ceremonial title.

Who is a 'Vassal'?

• A person who promised to support a higher up in exchange for land in medieval Europe.

• A merchant who traded goods across the Silk Road.

• A farmer who owned large estates in medieval Europe.

• A knight who explored new lands during the Middle Ages.

Who is a 'Serf'?

• A serf is a free landowner.

• A serf is a type of medieval knight, who protects the land.

• A serf is a merchant in a city who trades with other regions.

• A serf is a worker in the feudal system, tied to the land they live on.

What best describes a 'Regent'?

• A regent is a person who serves as a military leader to the monarch.

• A regent is a ceremonial title for a monarch.
• A regent is a type of royal advisor to the king.

• A regent is a person who rules a country who is unable to rule alone.

Which best describes a 'Daimyo'?

• A samurai warrior in Japan.
• A peasant merchant class in feudal Japan.

• A powerful landowner and lord in Japan.

• A peasant farmer in Japan, unable to leave their land.

What is a 'Shogun'?

• A military leader in Japan, historically the highest-ranking samurai.
• A famous Japanese dish, full of sharp colors and patterns.

• A type of traditional Japanese clothing with embelishments.

• A historical Japanese castle that houses the emperor.