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Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism

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After the death of __________ the Emperor of Holy Roman Empire, Europe plunged into chaos.

  1. Nobles

  2. Vassal

  3. Charlemagne

  4. Homage
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Charlemagne's death in 814 C.E. led to the fragmentation of his empire, which contributed to the rise of feudalism as a decentralized system of protection.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism

What was the ancient name of Tokyo?

  1. Ado

  2. Edo

  3. Pdo

  4. Ddo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo. During the reign of the Tokugawa Shoguns, Japan's emperor reigned in secluded majesty at the imperial capital in Kyoto. However, the true center of power, government, the economy and social life was Edo, where the Shogun lived and ruled the country. For most people in Japan, Edo is more than just a historical city. It also has a symbolic image and meaning. It represents nearly everything that they consider a part of their traditional culture.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe peoples of the americas and oceania medieval america and decline of feudalism

Western European feudalism in the 500-1000 C.E. period can be BEST described as ______________________.

  1. A political system that produced highly centralized monarchies by the 8th century C.E.

  2. A political and social system in which nobility held lands given by the monarchy in exchange for military service.

  3. An economic and social system that established the relationship between landlords and their serfs.

  4. A brief and largely insufficient attempt to regain political stability after the turmoil of the Germanic invasions.

  5. A political and social system that was purely local and involved no centralized monarchial government.
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B,C Correct answer
Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe medieval america and decline of feudalism

The cultural bankruptcy of Europe during the Middle Ages is often referred to as _________ Age.

  1. Dark

  2. Bright

  3. Black

  4. Golden
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The period following the fall of the Roman Empire in Europe is historically referred to as the Dark Ages due to the perceived decline in cultural and intellectual activity.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe medieval america and decline of feudalism

The powerful ruling dynasties that emerged in countries like ___________ during the ${15}^{th}$ century weakened the feudal system.

  1. Rome, Italy and Greece

  2. France, England and Spain

  3. Germany, Turkey and Austria

  4. Germany, Switzerland and Holland
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The rise of centralized monarchies in France, England, and Spain during the 15th century contributed significantly to the decline of the feudal system.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe medieval america and decline of feudalism

The feudalism was a institution of administration based on which of the following?

  1. The contractual relationship between the land holders.

  2. The tenure of the land and the contractual relationship between the land holders.

  3. The tenure of the land and the contractual relationship between the vendors.

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Feudalism gave economic and political powers to the feudal lords. The king gave the land to the nobles who donated small areas of lands to their subordinates. It was an agreement between the powerful and the weak. Feudalism became popular in all sections and institutions of the European society.

Multiple choice history the middle ages europe in the middle ages feudal systems in europe medieval america and decline of feudalism

The rise of barbaric tribes in Europe led to the emergence of

  1. Feudal system

  2. Social revolution

  3. Religious reformation

  4. Renaissance
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The instability caused by the collapse of central authority and the rise of barbaric tribes led to the development of the feudal system, where land was exchanged for protection and service.