Medieval Europe & Japan Test
Quiz by Kim Dunbar
Grade 6
Social Studies (2011)
South Carolina Learning Standards
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- Q 1/30Score 0What best describes the relationship under feudalism?29In exchange for land and protection, people swore loyalty and service to those who granted this protection.Lords granted land to the serfs and the serfs farmed the land and protected the monarch, who supplied food to the lords.Monarch granted land to the serfs and the serfs farmed the land and protected the lords of the land.The serfs protected the monarch, who gave them land in return for feeding the lords.
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- Q1What best describes the relationship under feudalism?In exchange for land and protection, people swore loyalty and service to those who granted this protection.Lords granted land to the serfs and the serfs farmed the land and protected the monarch, who supplied food to the lords.Monarch granted land to the serfs and the serfs farmed the land and protected the lords of the land.The serfs protected the monarch, who gave them land in return for feeding the lords.30s6-5.1
- Q2Why did feudalism begin in Western Europe?Because people allowed merchants to tradeBecause people sought protection from the invadersBecause people wanted to give control to the kingBecause people allowed the church to take control30s6-5.1
- Q3What was the responsibility of the Lord of the manor to those who pledged their loyalty to him?To give the serfs food and landTo make sure all of the work was completedTo provide medical care to the peopleTo protect them from invaders30s6-5.1
- Q4What were the kings’ obligations in the feudal system?Gave land to other kings throughout EuropeGave food to the people in his kingdomGave land to his trusted lordsGave loyalty to the knights30s6-5.1
- Q5Which of the following is true about feudalism?It was intended to provide opportunities for social mobilityIt was controlled by the powerful middle classIt was based on reciprocal obligations and allegiancesIt was designed to promote political and economic equality30s6-5.1
- Q6What did the Magna Carta do for the English people?It stated that there should be a system of common law in EnglandIt took authority from the Catholic ChurchIt gave basic rights to all English citizensIt abolished the system for English vassals30s6-5.2
- Q7Which of the following best describes the main idea of the Magna Carta?Nobody should rule over a countryA noble was more powerful than the kingThe king has total control of the people he ruledThe power of the king is limited30s6-5.2
- Q8What was the original intent of the Magna Carta?To get rid of the rights of all nobilityTo restore the rights of the kingTo restore the rights of the noblesTo restore the rights of the serfs30s6-5.2
- Q9What did the Magna Carta’s Great Council eventually grow into?The English Monarch, which was the first monarch with a legislative body in EuropeThe English Parliament, which was the first democratic, legislative body in modern EuropeThe English Parliament, which was the first monarch with a legislative body in Europe.The English Parchment, which was the first democratic and republic body in Europe30s6-5.2
- Q10What was the major result that came out of the Magna Carta?Feudalism grew in strength throughout all of EuropeFeudalism and its hierarchical structure spread throughout Europe and JapanFeudalism and the power of the monarch grew throughout all EuropeFeudalism and its hierarchical structure was weakened throughout Europe30s6-5.2
- Q11What does the map above represent?The CrusadesSpread of IslamThe Bubonic PlagueSpread of Christianity30s6-5.5
- Q12What was the purpose of the Crusades?To gain control of GaulTo gain control of ByzantineTo gain control of GreeceTo gain control of Palestine30s6-5.3
- Q13During the Middle Ages in Europe, what did the increase in trade cause?The development of cities of trade and commerceThe development of the code of chivalryThe decrease in the power of the churchThe increase in conflict between kings30s6-5.3
- Q14Which of the following was a direct result of the Crusades?Nobles gained power over the monarchsEuropeans increased their demands for goods from the eastThe Pope lost control of the churchChristians gained permanent of the Holy Land30s6-5.3
- Q15Coupled with the Reconquista, the Crusaders were capable of what?Increased cooperation with MuslimsNeutralizing Muslim advances in mainland EuropePermanently capturing the Holy LandWeaken the European monarchs30s6-5.3
