Feudal Europe unit test
1. What was the social hierarchy in feudal Europe?
a) Kings, lords, knights, serfs
b) Serfs, lords, knights, kings
c) Kings, knights, lords, serfs
d) Lords, serfs, knights, kings
2. Which economic system was prominent in feudal Europe?
a) Capitalism
b) Mercantilism
c) Feudalism
d) Socialism
3. What was the role of serfs in feudal society?
a) They were the rulers and decision-makers
b) They were the landowners and lords
c) They were the peasants who worked the land
d) They were the knights who protected the kingdom
4. What was the main responsibility of knights in medieval Europe?
a) Collecting taxes
b) Protecting the kingdom and serving their lord
c) Trading goods with other countries
d) Building castles and fortifications
5. What was the significance of the Magna Carta in feudal Europe?
a) It limited the power of the king and established certain rights for the nobles
b) It declared war on neighboring kingdoms
c) It established the feudal system in Europe
d) It abolished serfdom and granted freedom to all peasants
6. Which religion played a significant role in the feudal society of Europe?
a) Christianity
b) Islam
c) Judaism
d) Buddhism
7. What was the purpose of the feudal system in medieval Europe?
a) To maintain a balance of power between the different social classes
b) To consolidate power in the hands of the king
c) To promote equality and social justice
d) To ensure that the nobility maintained control of the land and resources
8. What led to the decline of feudalism in Europe?
a) The rise of the merchant class and the growth of trade
b) The Black Death
c) The Protestant Reformation
d) All of the above
9. What was the role of the king in the feudal system?
a) To govern the kingdom and make laws
b) To serve as a figurehead with no real power
c) To protect the peasants and provide for their needs
d) To serve as a representative of the clergy
10. How did the feudal system impact the lives of the common people in medieval Europe?
a) It provided them with stability and protection
b) It restricted their freedom and opportunities for social mobility
c) It allowed them to accumulate wealth and power
d) It promoted education and cultural development