Medieval Europe ~ Quiz #1
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Created by:
RizzoShow Plus on January 19, 2012
Subjects:
Social Studies~Medieval Europe
Description:
Geography, Feudalism, Monasteries, Towns & Manors, and Knights
Classes:
TRASK2012-2013, Mz. Kelley's TMS SS LA CLASS, Mrs. Rizzo's TMS 7th LA/SS
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Which countries belong in present day Europe? | France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, England, and Spain |
| What major mountain range stretches across Southern France and Italy? | The Alps |
| Describe the geography of Europe? | There are a lot of diverse types of land forms. |
| Why did many small kingdoms in Europe survive well on their own? | They had good rivers for transportation, rich farmland and plentiful rainforests. |
| How did Christianity spread in early Medieval Europe? | Power and prestige, kings' new conquests, and monarchs forced their citizens to convert... |
| What were monasteries responsible for? | Promoting Christianity |
| What did members of the clergy attend? | Religious orders |
| Who were the lowest members of Medieval European society? | Serfs/Peasants |
| What was the Lord~Vassal system based upon? | Trading land for loyalty |
| What is the basis of the feudal system? | Loyalty between the Lords and Vassals |
| Why did towns begin to appear across Medieval Europe around 1000 AD? | They were kept safe and protected by strong lords. |
| Why was feudalism able to develop in Medieval Europe? | No single ruler had power; it was a time of disorder. |
| What was the main role of the knights? | To fight on behalf of the lords |
| What was the purpose of a guild? | To promote and help each other find jobs |
| What is true about "town life" in Medieval Europe? | It was dirty, cramped and busy. |
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