Medieval Europe Test 7th Grade
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1. What is NOT a common feature in feudal territories in medieval Europe?
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Warrior caste
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Income-generating fief
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Limited service/devotion to the lord
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2. Which is NOT a characteristic of the vassal in medieval Europe?
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Member of the aristocracy
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Battle-skilled individual
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Highly artistic
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A. Highly artisticExplanation
In medieval Europe, vassals were members of the aristocracy who held land and owed loyalty and military service to a higher-ranking lord. They were typically battle-skilled individuals who fought on behalf of their lords. However, being highly artistic was not a characteristic of vassals. Artistic skills were generally associated with the clergy or the lower classes, while vassals were primarily focused on military duties and maintaining their feudal obligations.Rate this question:
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3. Who among the following is NOT categorized as a lord in medieval Europe?
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Artists
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Barons
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Nobles
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A. ArtistsExplanation
In medieval Europe, lords were individuals who held power and authority over others. They were typically landowners and had control over resources and people. Artists, on the other hand, were not categorized as lords. They were skilled individuals who practiced various forms of art such as painting, sculpting, or music. While some artists may have had patrons who were lords, the artists themselves were not considered lords.Rate this question:
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4. Who was considered as the property of a lord and bound to his lands?
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Knights
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Abbots
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Serfs
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A. SerfsExplanation
Serfs were considered as the property of a lord and were bound to his lands. They were peasants who were legally tied to the land they worked on and were obligated to provide labor, goods, and services to the lord in exchange for protection and the right to cultivate the land. Serfs were not allowed to leave the lord's estate without permission and their status was hereditary, meaning their children were also bound to the same lord.Rate this question:
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5. What was the idealized code of conduct for medieval knights during that exalted courage and courtesy in battle, generosity to one's inferiors and loyalty to one's lord during the medieval period in Europe?
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Bushido
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Fealty
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Chivalry
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A. ChivalryExplanation
Chivalry is the idealized code of conduct for medieval knights that emphasized qualities such as exalted courage and courtesy in battle, generosity to one's inferiors, and loyalty to one's lord. It was a set of principles that governed the behavior and actions of knights, promoting honorable and virtuous behavior. Chivalry was an important aspect of medieval European society and influenced the way knights conducted themselves both on and off the battlefield.Rate this question:
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