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7th -
8thgrade
Chapter 7.2: Feudalism and the Manor Economy
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- 1. Multiple Choice
A political and social system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty, military assistance, and other services.
Feudalism
The Manor System
Chivalry
Tournaments
- 2. Multiple Choice
A person who is given land in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and military support.
fief
vassal
serf
knight
- 3. Multiple Choice
An official exchange of pledges between a lord and his vassal.
serf
a fief
a feudal contract
feudalism
- 4. Multiple Choice
Higher Lords divided their lands into estates and gave out these land grants called
fiefs
serfs
vassals
knights
- 5. Multiple Choice
Mounted warriors who protected lord’s lands. They were given land for their services.
noblewomen
peasants
knights
serfs
- 6. Multiple Choice
These were mock battles that combined recreation and combat training. They were fierce and bloody competitions which became a form of entertainment for spectators.
gladiator games
tournaments
chess
embroidery
- 7. Multiple Choice
This code of conduct and ethics followed by knights.
Tournaments
Feudal Contrats
Chivalry
The Code and Conduct for Ladies
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT part of a knights code of chivalry?
"To serve your lord in valor and faith"
"To protect the weak and defenseless"
"To respect and honor women"
"To act cowardly and flee in a dangerous fight"
- 9. Multiple Choice
A large self-sufficient estate, which was the economic system in the Middle Ages. The Manor included a village and the land surrounding it.
Feudalism
The Manor System
Castles
Medieval towns
- 10. Multiple Choice
Peasants who were bound to the land and were not free to leave on their own. They worked the lord's land in exchange for land and protection.
slaves
free peasants
merchants
serfs
- 11. Multiple Choice
These were the earliest form of castles, which appeared in the 9th Century and were built for defense.
Motte and Bailey
Concentric Castles
Stone Castles
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is of following is NOT a part of a Medieval Castle?
Curtain Wall
Dome Ceilings
Murder Holes
Drawbridge
Machicolations
- 13. Multiple Choice
This was the strongest and most heavily fortified part of the castle as it was designed to be the last line of defense. This part of the castle housed the owner and his family.
The Keep
The Drawbridge
The Inner Bailey
The Arrow Loops
- 14. Multiple Choice
The Monarchs’ responsibility in the feudal system was to
provide fiefs (land grants), keep order and provide protection for their vassals.
fight for his lord when called.
work the land and pay rent to his lord in the form of food.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which best describes what is was like to be a nobleman in Medieval times?
Noblemen were usually wealthy people, however, not all noblemen shared the same amount of wealth.
Noblemen had to manage and defend their land. They appointed officials to run daily affairs. They also administered justice in their manor courts.
Many low nobles fought for their lords during times of war and higher nobles supplied troops to the king.
All answers correctly describe the life of a nobleman.
- 16. Multiple Choice
In order, what are the basic stages for a boy to become a knight?
squire, page, knight
page, knight, squire
page, squire, knight
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the role noblewomen in medieval society?
Noblewomen played no role in the Feudal System.
Noblewomen were not allowed to supervise the household.
Noblewomen were only allowed to read and attend church.
Noblewomen played an active role in society. They could inherit land and supervised the entire household. If her husband was away, she would run her husband' s estate, judge trials and send knights during times of war.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does NOT describe a rule followed by ladies in the 13th century according to the French poem called the "Rules of Conduct for Ladies"?
If a lady had an unattractive smile, she was expected to hide is with her hand.
A lady should never eat or talk too much at the table and never criticize food as a guest.
A lady should run or trot to her destination so that she is never late.
A lady should be careful of her glances towards men because men could mistake her stare as love.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a peasant's home?
Their cottages were small and crowded with dirt floors. They lived with their livestock inside because they were warm.
They lived with alongside the nobles in the manor, which were large and clean manor houses.
They lived in the woods with little shelter or food.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is a tithe? What percentage of a peasant’s income went to the church?
A tithe is a property rental fee and none of a peasant's income went to the church.
A tithe is a tax and 90% of a peasant's income went to the church.
A tithe is a tax and 10% of a peasant's income went to the church.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the three-field system?
A system where farmers would allow animals to graze in the all three fields.
A system of seasonal field rotation: Two fields would be planted each year and the third fallow (empty), which increased food production and increased population.
A system of farming were farmers would use all three fields every season in order to increase food production.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceA manor has everything it needs to survive. This is known as being what?Self-SufficientSelf-CenteredSelf- EventideSelf-Protection
- 23. Multiple Choice
The feudal system meant that the different classes had certain responsibilities and obligations.
True
False
- 24. Multiple Choice
What was the most common form of money that most people used to buy, trade or pay taxes?
Gold
Silver
Crops or grain (food)
Diamonds
- 25. Multiple Choice
Lords and Ladies are...
the King’s son and daughter
high ranking nobles
knights
peasants
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of the following BEST describes the life of a peasant?
Filled with work year round, little money, and no chance for changing their social status
Difficult but through hard work they could become knights or even higher nobles
A few months of difficult work but most of the year was spent with their families
Very harsh as they were bought and sold by different nobles
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