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The Middle Ages

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  • Serfs were peasants who were free to leave their lord’s land whenever they wanted.
    False (Serfs were tied to the land and could not leave without permission.)
  • The feudal system was a way of organizing society in medieval Europe.
    true
  • what age is a young man called a knight
    21
  • Castles were built mainly for decoration and luxury.
    False (Castles were built for protection and defense.)
  • The main religion in medieval Europe was Christianity.
    true
  • Medieval monks lived in monasteries and spent much of their time copying books by hand.
    True
  • A knight had to follow a code of conduct known as chivalry.
    true
  • The Magna Carta was a document that gave the English king unlimited power.
    False (The Magna Carta limited the king’s power and gave more rights to nobles.)
  • at what age is a knight called a page
    7
  • The Black Death was a famous battle fought between England and France.
    False (The Black Death was a deadly plague that spread across Europe.)
  • what century did plate armour begin to be used
    the 14th century
  • chivalry was developed in order to put some control on the violence of knights
    true
  • In the feudal system, the king gave land to nobles in exchange for loyalty and military service.
    true
  • Merchants were at the top of the feudal system, above kings and lords.
    False (The king was at the top, followed by nobles, knights, and peasants at the bottom.)
  • a lance is a spear used by a knight in a charge
    true
  • at what age is a knight called a squire
    14
  • Medieval times lasted from around 500 AD to 1500 AD.
    true
  • A manor was a type of medieval weapon used by knights.
    False (A manor was a large estate owned by a lord.)