Question 1

The word 'Feudalism' derives from the medieval Latin terms feudalis, meaning fee, and feodum, meaning_________

Accepted Answer

Feudalism is a term used to describe the medieval European social system in which land was held in fief or fee and the relationship between lord and vassal was based on mutual obligations. The term "feodum" or "fief" refers to the land or estate granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for service and loyalty.

Question 2

A __________ is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of the state or representative for service to the monarch especially in a military capacity.

Accepted Answer

A knight is a person who has been granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader for service to the country, especially in a military capacity.

Question 3

__________were legally classified as free or unfree during medieval times.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The feudal system was essentially based on the relationship of reciprocal aid between_________

Accepted Answer

The feudal system was based on the relationship between lord and vassal, where the lord provided land and protection to the vassal in exchange for military service and loyalty.

Question 5

People with the same __________ formed groups called guilds in towns.

Accepted Answer

Guilds in towns were formed by people sharing the same occupation, such as blacksmiths, bakers, and weavers, to regulate competition and maintain standards.

Question 6

The financial centre of _________became known as Lombard Street during middle age

Accepted Answer

Lombard Street became known as the financial centre of London during the Middle Ages, named after the Lombard merchants from Italy who settled in the area and were involved in moneylending.

Question 7

What was the subject matter of monumental Byzantine art ?.

Accepted Answer

Monumental Byzantine art primarily focused on religious and imperial themes, reflecting the importance of Christianity and the emperor in Byzantine society.

Question 8

__________covers many different styles of art including the polychrome style and the Scythian and Germanic animal style.

Accepted Answer

Migration period art encompasses a wide range of styles, including the polychrome style and the Scythian and Germanic animal styles, reflecting the diverse cultures and movements of peoples in Europe during the Migration Period.

Question 9

Gothic art developed from __________in Northern France the 12th century AD

Accepted Answer

Gothic art evolved from Romanesque art during the 12th century in Northern France, marking a shift towards more light, height, and the use of flying buttresses in architecture.

Question 10

Romanesque Architecture is an architectural style of medival Europe characterized by___________.

Accepted Answer

Romanesque architecture is characterized by its use of semi-circular arches, a key feature distinguishing it from the pointed arches of Gothic architecture.

Question 11

__________characteristics include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress.

Accepted Answer

Gothic architecture is known for its use of the pointed arch, the ribbed vault, and the flying buttress, which allowed for the creation of taller structures and larger windows.

Question 12

Bishops/Archbishops is the ecclesiastical superiors over a __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bishops/Archbishops is the ecclesiastical superiors over a...

Question 13

The Islamic era began in ___________

Accepted Answer

The Islamic era began in 622 AD with the Hijra, when the Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina. This event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

Question 14

Christianity underwent unification in the fourth century under the reign of _______

Accepted Answer

Christianity underwent unification in the fourth century under the reign of Emperor Theodosius I, who made it the state religion of the Roman Empire.

Question 15

The main part of a noble's land was called a_________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main part of a noble's land...

Question 16

According to _______ land belonged to feudal lords and labour was done by the serfs

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx's theory includes the concept of feudalism where land belonged to feudal lords and labor was performed by serfs. This is part of his broader analysis of historical materialism and class struggle.

Question 17

Who made rules that controlled the quantity and quality of production?.

Accepted Answer

Guilds were responsible for making rules that controlled the quantity and quality of production during the medieval period. They were associations of artisans or merchants who oversaw the practice of their craft/trade in a particular area.

Question 18

A three-field pattern was typical of the later Middle Ages in ________ with its wetter climate.

Accepted Answer

The three-field system was typical in Northern Europe during the later Middle Ages, as its wetter climate was suitable for this type of rotational farming, allowing one field to lie fallow while the others were planted with different crops to prevent soil depletion.

Question 19

In feudalism, _______is considered part of the property.

Accepted Answer

In feudalism, serfs were considered part of the property. They were tied to the land, and if the land was transferred or sold, the serfs went with it.

Question 20

"feudalism is a closed estate economy" the definition given by_________

Accepted Answer

Henry Pirenne defined feudalism as a closed estate economy.

Quiz 1: Medieval History and Society: Titles, Feudalism, Art, and Economics