Question 1

Which economic and political system dominated Europe from about 900 to 1300 CE, during the Middle Ages.

Accepted Answer

Feudalism

Answer

Dictatorship

Answer

Socialism

Answer

Democracy

Question 2

Feudalism began after which major historical event?

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Answer

The discovery of gold.

Answer

The start of the Italian Renaissance.

Answer

The Black Plague

Question 3

Who had the MOST power in the feudal system?

Accepted Answer

Kings

Answer

Serfs (Peasants)

Answer

Nobles

Answer

Knights

Question 4

Who had the LEAST power in the feudal system?

Accepted Answer

Serfs (Peasants)

Answer

King

Answer

Nobles

Answer

Knights

Question 5

What are fiefs?

Accepted Answer

Large chunks of land given to Nobles who swear their loyalty to the King.

Answer

The king of the feudal system.

Answer

Knights who fight to protect Nobles.

Answer

The peasant farmer class in a feudal system.

Question 6

Which group in the feudal system made up 90% of the population?

Accepted Answer

Serfs (peasants)

Answer

Knights

Answer

Kings

Answer

Nobles

Question 7

(True or False): In a feudal system, it was easy for poor people to become rich.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Answer

TRUE

Question 8

Who is responsible for protecting the land and King in a feudal system?

Accepted Answer

Vassals or Knights

Answer

Serfs (peasants)

Answer

Nobles

Answer

Merchants

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