The feudal system, the domesday book, causes and consequences of the Black Death year 7 level

Question 1

What is the feudal system?

Answer 1

A social and economic system in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords and worked by vassals and serfs.

Question 2

Who were the lords in the feudal system?

Answer 2

Noble landowners who granted land to vassals in exchange for military service.

Question 3

What is a vassal?

Answer 3

A person who received land from a lord in exchange for loyalty and service.

Question 4

What role did serfs play in the feudal system?

Answer 4

Serfs were peasants who worked the land and were bound to the estate of a lord.

Question 5

What was the Domesday Book?

Answer 5

A record of a survey of land and resources in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

Question 6

True or False: The Domesday Book was created to assess taxes.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The feudal system was characterized by a hierarchy of ______.

Answer 7

land ownership

Question 8

What was one result of the Black Death?

Answer 8

A significant decrease in the population of Europe.

Question 9

What were the main causes of the Black Death?

Answer 9

Bubonic plague spread by fleas on rats, poor sanitation, and crowded living conditions.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Black Death? A) Increase in population B) Labor shortages C) Decrease in trade

Answer 10

B) Labor shortages

Question 11

What year did the Black Death begin in Europe?

Answer 11

1347

Question 12

True or False: The Black Death led to the end of feudalism.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What was one effect of labor shortages after the Black Death?

Answer 13

Increased wages for workers.

Question 14

What was the primary method by which the Black Death spread?

Answer 14

Through trade routes and infected fleas.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a comprehensive survey of land and resources in England.

Answer 15

Domesday Book

Question 16

Who commissioned the Domesday Book?

Answer 16

William the Conqueror

Question 17

What type of document is the Domesday Book considered?

Answer 17

A historical record and census.

Question 18

True or False: Serfs could freely leave the land they worked on.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is a fief?

Answer 19

Land granted to a vassal by a lord in the feudal system.

Question 20

How did the Black Death affect the church’s power?

Answer 20

It diminished the church’s influence as many people questioned their faith.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which disease caused the Black Death? A) Smallpox B) Bubonic plague C) Influenza

Answer 21

B) Bubonic plague

Question 22

What was a common response to the Black Death among the population?

Answer 22

Panic and attempts to escape infected areas.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The system of _______ allowed lords to maintain control over their land and vassals.

Answer 23

feudalism

Question 24

What did the Black Death lead to in terms of social structure?

Answer 24

A shift towards more social mobility and the decline of feudalism.

Question 25

True or False: The feudal system was unique to England.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What were the living conditions like for serfs?

Answer 26

They were typically poor, with little access to resources.

Question 27

What was the role of knights in the feudal system?

Answer 27

To serve as mounted warriors for their lords in exchange for land.

Question 28

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Black Death? A) Increased wages B) Decreased land prices C) Immediate population growth

Answer 28

C) Immediate population growth

Question 29

What is the significance of the year 1086 in relation to the Domesday Book?

Answer 29

It is the year the Domesday Book was completed.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The feudal system was based on _______ relationships.

Answer 30

mutual obligations

Question 31

How did the Black Death impact trade?

Answer 31

It caused a decline in trade due to fear and labor shortages.

Question 32

True or False: The Domesday Book included information about people living in England.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What was the primary reason for the formation of the feudal system?

Answer 33

To provide protection and security during times of instability.

Question 34

What happened to many serfs after the Black Death?

Answer 34

Many were able to negotiate better terms or leave to find better opportunities.

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes a serf? A) Free landowner B) Bound laborer C) Noble

Answer 35

B) Bound laborer

Question 36

What was a common belief about the cause of the Black Death at the time?

Answer 36

Many thought it was a punishment from God.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a turning point in medieval society, leading to the decline of feudalism.

Answer 37

Black Death

Question 38

What was the primary function of the Domesday Book?

Answer 38

To assess land ownership and resource distribution for taxation.

Question 39

True or False: The feudal system was a rigid class structure.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

What is a manor?

Answer 40

The estate of a lord, including the house, land, and serfs.

Question 41

What was one reason for the spread of the Black Death in cities?

Answer 41

Crowded living conditions and poor sanitation.

Question 42

Multiple Choice: Which group benefited most from the labor shortages caused by the Black Death? A) Nobles B) Merchants C) Workers

Answer 42

C) Workers

Question 43

What was the role of the king in the feudal system?

Answer 43

The king granted land to nobles and maintained overall control of the realm.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The _______ Book served as a basis for future land disputes and taxation.

Answer 44

Domesday

Question 45

What did the Black Death reveal about the feudal system?

Answer 45

It exposed weaknesses and contributed to its decline.

Question 46

True or False: The Domesday Book is still used today.

Answer 46

False

Question 47

What were the symptoms of the bubonic plague?

Answer 47

Fever, chills, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes.

Question 48

Multiple Choice: The feudal system was most prominent in which period? A) Ancient Rome B) Middle Ages C) Renaissance

Answer 48

B) Middle Ages

Question 49

Fill in the blank: Lords provided _______ to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service.

Answer 49

land

Question 50

What was one long-term effect of the Black Death on European society?

Answer 50

Increased demand for labor and changes in social structure.