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The map shows medieval Europe.The Vikings The Magyars and Muslims

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A
The Magyars preferred to invade without settling.
B
The Vikings preferred to invade by land.
C
The Vikings preferred to settle along the coast.
D
The Magyars preferred to invade by land.
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The manor system provided peasants not only protection from invaders, but also

A
ease and relaxation.
B
schools and leisure activites.
C
political and economic choices.
D
food and shelter.
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Which statement best describes the Vikings?

A
The Vikings built many permanent settlements in Europe.
B
The Vikings preferred to attack by land rather than by ocean.
C
The Vikings were known for their seamanship.
D
The Vikings helped cause the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Where did knights stand in the social hierarchy of a feudal system?

A
above all nobles but below the king
B
below all nobles and above all peasants
C
below all vassals and above all peasants
D
above all vassals but below the king
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The image shows a medieval manor.

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A
The people who lived at the manor all shared the same faith.
B
The vassals vowed to obey God first and their lord second.
C
The peasants were required to attend church with the lord.
D
The parish priest had living quarters in the church.
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In a fiefdom, a peasant was expected to work the land and

A
care for the lord’s children.
B
take the lord’s oath of loyalty.
C
oversee the lord’s vassals.
D
maintain the lord’s estate.
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Where did the Magyars live in relation to what was then known as Europe?

A
to the east
B
to the north
C
to the south
D
to the west
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Under the feudal system, what did peasants give up?

A
safety
B
freedom
C
family
D
land
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How did the threat of invasion lead to the development of the manor system?

A
The manor system created a strong military.
B
The manor system offered people protection.
C
The manor system stopped invaders from entering Europe.
D
The manor system kept lords wealthy and powerful.
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If a group of people pillaged a town, what did they do to the town?

A
They took valuable items from the town.
B
They decided to settle in the town.
C
They destroyed the town by setting fires.
D
They took over leadership of the town.
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When did feudalism begin?

A
before the period of Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions
B
during the period of Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions
C
shortly after the period of Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions
D
long after the period of Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions
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How did the feudal system protect a lord as well as his peasants?

A
The manor had everything needed to live, and was surrounded by those sworn to protect it.
B
A manor was surrounded by high walls and was impossible to invade.
C
The lord became so powerful that invaders dared not approach his manor.
D
Invaders wanted to settle unoccupied farmland and had no interest in attacking manors.
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Read this excerpt from a loyalty oath taken in feudal England.By the Lord before whom this sanctuary is holy, I will to N. be true and faithful, and love all which he loves and shun all which he shuns, according to the laws of God and the order of the world. Nor will I ever with will or action, through word or deed, do anything which is unpleasing to him, on condition that he will hold to me as I shall deserve it, and that he will perform everything as it was in our agreement when I submitted myself to him and chose his will.Which sentence best summarizes the intent of this oath?

A
The vassal promises to worship the lord above God.
B
The vassal promises to serve the lord under all conditions.
C
The vassal promises to be loyal to his lord.
D
The vassal promises to be faithful to God.
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Why were peasants worse off under the feudal system than they had been before?

A
They had no hope of making a profit from their farmland.
B
They were the second-lowest group in the social hierarchy.
C
They had to do hard manual labor for many hours each day.
D
They were at greater risk of attack as they lived on a wealthy manor.
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Under the feudal system, what did peasants give up?

A
safety
B
freedom
C
family
D
land
16

Where did the Magyars live in relation to what was then known as Europe?

A
to the east
B
to the north
C
to the south
D
to the west
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In the feudal system, a land grant was called a

A
feud.
B
fief.
C
vassal.
D
manor.
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How did the threat of invasion lead to the development of the manor system?

A
The manor system created a strong military.
B
The manor system offered people protection.
C
The manor system stopped invaders from entering Europe.
D
The manor system kept lords wealthy and powerful.
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The map shows medieval Europe.The Vikings The Magyars and Muslims

Question illustration
A
The Magyars preferred to invade without settling.
B
The Vikings preferred to invade by land.
C
The Vikings preferred to settle along the coast.
D
The Magyars preferred to invade by land.
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Read this excerpt from a loyalty oath taken in feudal England.By the Lord before whom this sanctuary is holy, I will to N. be true and faithful, and love all which he loves and shun all which he shuns, according to the laws of God and the order of the world. Nor will I ever with will or action, through word or deed, do anything which is unpleasing to him, on condition that he will hold to me as I shall deserve it, and that he will perform everything as it was in our agreement when I submitted myself to him and chose his will.Which sentence best summarizes the intent of this oath?

A
The vassal promises to worship the lord above God.
B
The vassal promises to serve the lord under all conditions.
C
The vassal promises to be loyal to his lord.
D
The vassal promises to be faithful to God.

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