Quiz: Feudalism and Democracy

Feudalism started around _____.

A.D. 700

Which statement which is NOT true? - Subinfeudation is a layering of responsibility. - Feudalism was an early form of democracy. - A fief is the land granted to the vassal.

Feudalism was an early form of democracy.

The three writers of the Federalist Papers were _____, _____, and _____.

Jay Madison Hamilton

Which statement is true? - The system of cooperation known as feudalism ended around the 15th century. - Feudalism provided no benefits for noblemen during the medieval period. - Vassals were exempt from feudal aid. - A vassal could buy out his lord.

The system of cooperation known as feudalism ended around the 15th century.

homage

a ceremony where men become vassals in a lord's manor.

standing army

a group of soldiers ready to do battle

knights

able-bodied men who are hired by the vassal for the protection of the lord.

An elected leader in a parliamentary democracy is called a _____.

prime minister

King John

ruled England in the 1200's

When comparing the House of Representatives and the Senate, _____.

special interest groups can get Senators to submit legislation but not House Representatives

In exchange for land, a knight agrees to be a sort of sub-vassal to a vassal. This agreement was known as _____.

subinfeudation

Which describes the role of a vassal?

to function as liege-lord to knights

feudal aid

vassals would be ready to assist monetarily such as in giving ransom money in time of need

Which are NOT true? Select all that apply. - A summons is a call to appear in court. - Feudalism is a system of cooperation among peoples which was basically an exchange of gold for protection. - A vassal was given the rights to control the fief and to have ownership of it. - A knight may serve a vassal in exchange for land.

- Feudalism is a system of cooperation among peoples which was basically an exchange of gold for protection. - A vassal was given the rights to control the fief and to have ownership of it.

Which are true of a presidential democracy? Select all that apply. - places a high value on checks and balances - allows for the public to elect the president - allows the President to veto legislation passed by the legislature - appoints all House or Representatives - most often has three branches of government

- allows for the public to elect the president - allows the President to veto legislation passed by the legislature - most often has three branches of government

Four powerful pillars of democracy include _____, _____, _____, and _____.

- equality under the law - citizens' freedom - opportunity for education - voting rights

Which of the following describes the spread of feudalism? Select all that apply. - stopped with Europe - continued on into present times - moved from continental Europe to England and stopped there - moved from Europe into the rest of the world - brought an interdependency among different classes of society - made it possible for knights to gain property

- moved from continental Europe to England and stopped there - brought an interdependency among different classes of society - made it possible for knights to gain property