SOL Quiz 20

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SOL Quiz 20

• Europe After Rome IV
• Middle Ages

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1. Chivalry was a code of behavior for the
medieval a. serf b. clergy c. knight d. merchant
Chivalry was a code of behavior for the medieval
knight. The code glorified the values of a
warrior and also emphasized Christian ethics. A
knight was supposed to be courageous, respect
women, and treat his enemies honorably.
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2. Which of the following statements about women
in the European Middle Ages is MOST accurate? a.
women were highly educated b. women and men
worked equally hard on the manor c. women were
considered unimportant d. women were "free" to be
all that they could be
In the European Middle Ages women and men on the
manor worked equally hard. Women played an
important role in life. Wives were expected to
care for the house, cook, care for the children,
work in the fields, and take care of the
chickens, sheep, and cows. Even the lord's wife
was busy. She raised the children, supervised
the servants, and made sure that there was enough
food for the family. In addition she was in
charge of spinning, weaving cloth, and sewing.
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3. Noble women in the Middle Ages a. were
expected to bear and raise many children b. were
not allowed to inherit fiefs c. received an
education similar to that of noblemen d.
supervised the running of her husband's manor
Noble women were expected to bear and raise many
children. Marriages were arranged for women of
the nobility by their fathers, often as a means
of making an alliance with other noble families.
Although a woman could inherit a fief, she was
not allowed to control it. Instead, her father,
male guardian or eldest son acted as her legal
guardian. Noble women were taught such practical
skills as weaving, sewing, and cooking.
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4. What did townspeople demand of local
lords? a. protection against runaway serfs b.
charters safeguarding their rights c. freedom
from guild restrictions d. an end to trade fairs
Townspeople demanded charters safeguarding their
rights. Most towns were located on lands
belonging to feudal lords or monasteries. In
return for the fee they paid to the lord or
abbot, townspeople wanted a written charter
guaranteeing them certain rights. Among the
rights desired by townspeople were the right to
make their own laws, and protection for their
property.
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5. What was the main subject of works of art
during the Middle Ages? a. nature b. Greek and
Roman mythology c. monarchs d. religion
Religion was the main subject of works of art
during the Middle Ages. Medieval churches were
decorated with statues of Christ, the Apostles,
or saints. Stained glass windows often
illustrated scenes from the Bible. Most medieval
paintings also had religious themes.