Charlemagne and Feudal System Quiz

Who was Charlemagne?

• A famous artist from Egypt

• A king who ruled over a large empire

• A pirate who attacked Europe

• A soldier in the Roman army

What was one thing Charlemagne did as a ruler?

• Built pyramids in France

• Traveled to China for silk

• United much of Western Europe

• Created a new type of ship

Why is Charlemagne important in history?

• He wrote the first dictionary

• He started World War I

• He helped spread learning and Christianity

• He became the first president

What is a fiefdom?

• A type of battle armor

• A farm owned by a knight

• Land given to someone for loyalty

• A book written about kings

Who gave land in the feudal system?

• The peasants

• The king or lord

• The merchants

• The blacksmith

Who received land in exchange for service?

• Teachers

• Knights and nobles

• Artists

• Fishermen

Why were fiefdoms important?

• They helped organize sports

• They made traveling easy

• They helped control and rule land

• They were places to hold parties

What did knights usually do in a fiefdom?

• Sing songs

• Teach reading

• Protect the land

• Sell goods

Who was Charlemagne?

• A knight from Italy

• A king of Europe

• A Roman war hero

• A pirate from Spain

What did Charlemagne do?

• Built large castles

• Traveled to Africa

• United many lands

• Discovered new stars