Challenging authority and feudalism (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What time period does medieval Britain cover in this topic?
What time period does medieval Britain cover in this topic?
1066 to c1450
What was the fundamental principle of feudalism?
What was the fundamental principle of feudalism?
Land = Wealth = Power
Who technically owned all the land in the kingdom?
Who technically owned all the land in the kingdom?
The king
What percentage of the population were peasants?
What percentage of the population were peasants?
Over 90%
What did knights receive in exchange for military service?
What did knights receive in exchange for military service?
Land (manors)
Which was NOT an obligation of barons to the king?
Which was NOT an obligation of barons to the king?
Work the king's personal land
What was Christianity's status in medieval Europe?
What was Christianity's status in medieval Europe?
The only recognized faith
What were the taxes collected by the Church called?
What were the taxes collected by the Church called?
Tithes
How was the Pope described in terms of European power?
How was the Pope described in terms of European power?
One of the most powerful figures
When did the Hundred Years War take place?
When did the Hundred Years War take place?
1337 to 1453
How did warfare change the feudal military system?
How did warfare change the feudal military system?
Kings hired professional soldiers
Why did kings begin consulting more widely during this period?
Why did kings begin consulting more widely during this period?
For support on taxation decisions