Middle Ages SCA

1.

1 point

Which right found in the Magna Carta is also included in the U.S. Bill of Rights?

Right to vote

Right to bear arms

Right to a trial by jury.

Freedom of religion

2.

1 point

Under feudalism the rule of Primogeniture determined the inheritance of land when a noble died. Under this rule, when a noble died;

his oldest son would inherit his land

the land was divided up between the Church and the King

the land was divided between all the noble's sons

his son that had proven his loyalty would inherit the land

3.

1 point

Feudalism was based on the ties of loyalty and duty among nobles. The most important duty of a Vassal was to;

attend the Lord's court.

provide food, soldiers and horses for the King.

help the Lord in battle.

make payments to the Lord.

4.

1 point

During the Middle Ages, there were two groups of peasants. Which of the following best describes the characteristics between Freemen and Serfs?

Freeman paid to farm the land and had the right to move freely. Serfs were a noble's property.

Freemen could escape to towns for their freedom. Serfs could not.

Serfs could gain freedom easily, like the freemen.

Serfs paid the noble to farm the land and could move freely. Freemen were a noble's property.

5.

1 point

At age 7, nobles began training for Knighthood. Which of the following is a stage of Knighthood?

Knight

Page

Squire

All of the above

6.

1 point

The fall of Rome led to the rise of Feudalism in Europe. The basis for power under the feudal system was;

support of the people.

military skill.

land ownership.

money and gold.

7.

1 point

Identify the social classes under Feudalism in order of power from greatest to least.

Peasant > Vassal > Lord > King

Lord > King > Vassal > Peasant

King > Vassal > Lord > Peasant

King > Lord > Vassal > Peasant

8.

1 point

The Magna Carta, or great charter;

limited the amount of taxes the king could collect

gave rights to the people such as right to a trial and fair treatment

was the first time a king was considered under the law

All of the above

9.

1 point

The parts of the castle that offered it protection included ALL of the following EXCEPT;

Lookout Towers

Keep

Iron Gate

Kitchen

10.

1 point

During the Middle Ages, western Europe used a system of land owning nobles to govern the people called Feudalism. Which of the following is a cause of the rise of Feudalism?

A strong central government in Europe.

Vikings began to attack western Europe looking for land.

Kings were powerful and ruled their lands well on their own.

All of the above

11.

1 point

During the 1200's, peasants began using new methods of farming, including the three-field system. What was a result of these advances on society?

The peasants were able to grow more food more efficiently.

The peasants were given permission to leave the manor.

The peasants were able to decrease their workload.

The peasants sold their crops and bought their freedom.

12.

1 point

Peasants gave their lands to nobles and promised to live and work on them in return for;

a stick, stone or a glove.

an act of homage.

becoming knights of the noble.

protection from the noble.