Feudal Europe pretest
1. What was the main economic system in feudal Europe?
a) Capitalism
b) Feudalism
c) Socialism
d) Mercantilism
2. Who were the highest-ranking members of society in the feudal system?
a) Knights
b) Peasants
c) Clergy
d) Nobles
3. What was the primary source of wealth for feudal lords?
a) Trade
b) Agriculture
c) Manufacturing
d) Mining
4. What was the relationship between lords and vassals in feudal Europe?
a) Lords owed loyalty and protection to their vassals
b) Vassals owed loyalty and military service to their lords
c) Lords and vassals had equal power and authority
d) Lords and vassals had no formal relationship
5. How did the Catholic Church influence feudal society?
a) It provided spiritual guidance and moral authority
b) It controlled all trade and business transactions
c) It served as the main governing body for all of Europe
d) It had no influence on feudal society
6. What role did castles play in feudal Europe?
a) They were centers of economic activity
b) They were used for defensive purposes and protection
c) They served as religious centers
d) They were used for educational purposes
7. What was the main form of government in feudal Europe?
a) Democracy
b) Monarchy
c) Oligarchy
d) Republic
8. How did the Black Death impact feudal Europe?
a) It led to a decrease in population and labor shortages
b) It increased trade and economic prosperity
c) It strengthened the power of the feudal lords
d) It had no impact on feudal society.
9. Which group of people had the least power in feudal Europe?
a) Knights
b) Serfs
c) Merchants
d) Clergy
10. What was the main social structure of feudal Europe?
a) Pyramid
b) Square
c) Circle
d) Triangle