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?
The vassal promises to worship the lord above God.
The vassal promises to serve the lord under all conditions.
The vassal promises to be loyal to his lord.
The vassal promises to be faithful to God.
answer
The vassal promises to be loyal to his lord.
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If a group of people pillaged a town, what did they do to the town?
They took valuable items from the town.
They decided to settle in the town.
They destroyed the town by setting fires.
They took over leadership of the town.
answer
They took valuable items from the town.
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In a fiefdom, a peasant was expected to work the land and
care for the lord's children.
take the lord's oath of loyalty.
oversee the lord's vassals.
maintain the lord's estate.
answer
maintain the lord's estate.
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In the feudalism system, knights were included in which group?
royals
peasants
vassal
lords
answer
vassal
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Which statement best describes the Vikings?
The Vikings built many permanent settlements in Europe.
The Vikings preferred to attack by land rather than by ocean.
The Vikings were known for their seamanship.
The Vikings helped cause the fall of the Roman Empire.
answer
The Vikings were known for their seamanship.
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Where did the Vikings come from?
Scandinavia
Russia
Hungary
Britain
answer
Scandinavia
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Read this excerpt about a Viking invasion in England.
As [the Vikings] were going to their ships, the English army should have come back into the field to prevent them turning inland again. And that's when the English army went home. . . . All the council was summoned to the king to determine how to defend the realm. But whatever was decided on did not last even a month. In the end, there was no man prepared to call up his forces. Everyone ran off and did the best he could.
What does this excerpt indicate about the general state of European military power at the time of that invasion?
The military needed help from the Roman Empire.
The military was powerful enough to stop the invasion.
The military was not strong enough to protect Europe.
The military was full of strong, independent leaders.
answer
The military was not strong enough to protect Europe.
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Under the feudal system, what did peasants give up?
safety
freedom
family
land
answer
freedom
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Where did the Magyars live in relation to what was then known as Europe?
to the east
to the north
to the south
to the west
answer
to the east
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The map shows medieval Europe.
The Vikings
The Magyars and Muslims
What does the map tell you about a difference between strategies of the Magyars and the Vikings?
The Magyars preferred to invade without settling.
The Vikings preferred to invade by land.
The Vikings preferred to settle along the coast.
The Magyars preferred to invade by land.
answer
The Magyars preferred to invade by land.
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