Military
Which of these resulted from the fall of Rome?
A. the decline of Christianity
B. the lack of a central government
C. an end to attacks by barbarians
D. the growth of a strong economy
B. the lack of a central government
For which achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?
A. He declared war against England.
B. He became the first Christian ruler.
C. He united much of Europe.
D. He taught his people to write.
C. He united much of Europe.
In the feudal system, which two people had a relationship based on exchanging protection for loyalty?
A. Lord and vassal
B. Peasant and serf
C. Merchant and squire
D. Villager and priest
A. Lord and vassal
Which of the following was a main job of medieval ladies?
A. managing the household
B. selling the manor's goods
C. negotiating with feudal lords
D. teaching boys to be knights
A. managing the household
What completes the cause-and-effect diagram?
Fall of Rome -> ______________-> Rise fo Feudalism
A. Development of farming
B. Expansion of freedoms
C. Rise in prosperity
D. Increase in attacks
D. Increase in attacks
Which of the following best describes the Vikings?
A. Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on European villages
B. Muslim nomads who traded in goods from the Middle East
C. Germanic people who swept south to topple the Roman Empire
D. Central European people who originally migrated from Asia
A. Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on European villages
Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by
A. birth.
B. wealth.
C. religion.
D. education.
A. birth.
Pages and squires were boys in training to become
A. kings.
B. knights.
C. teachers.
D. landowners.
B. knights.
Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for
A. a gift of land.
B. a noble title.
C. a large supply of food.
D. military support.
D. military support.
Which of these did William the Conqueror introduce to England?
A. the Christian religion
B. the Saxon language
C. a line of Norman kings CORRECT
D. an end to the feudal system
C. a line of Norman kings
A king gave his most important lords fiefs, which were
A. grants of land.
B. large celebrations.
C. war horses.
D. market licenses.
A. grants of land.
Suppose a knight is known for his chivalry. What does that suggest about him?
A. He fought with great skill.
B. He owned a famous manor.
C. He traveled to many countries.
D. He followed a code of behavior.
D. He followed a code of behavior.
What do these medieval items have in common?
• stone wall
• castle moat
• knight’s armor
A. They describe parts of a church's architecture.
B. They describe features of a manor house.
C. They describe forms of military technology.
D. They describe structures of medieval towns.
C. They describe forms of military technology..
The Franks grew powerful because of their new style of war that used
A. heavy wagons.
B. knights on horseback.
C. cannons and gunpowder.
D. peasants who threw rocks.
B. knights on horseback.
What is the best title for this list?
• head money
• tallage
• fee when a woman married
A. Gifts from Kings to Vassals
B. Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords
C. Why the Economy Was Weak
D. How Peasants Earned a Living
B. Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords
Serfs were required to
A. grind their own grain at home.
B. fight against the king's enemies.
C. move to nearby cities and towns.
D. stay on the land that they worked.
D. stay on the land that they worked.