1) The Middle Ages started around the time an important empire fell apart. What empire was that? a) The Roman Empire b) The Greek Empire c) The Egyptian Empire d) The Inca Empire 2) Who was more powerful in the feudal system, a lord or a serf? a) lord b) serf 3) Why were there castles and knights during the Middle Ages? a) so nobles could show how much money they had b) to provide protection from the violence of the Middle Ages 4) Why was the growth of towns such an important development during the Middle Ages? a) It fueled the growth of the middle class. b) It let people choose somewhere else to live. c) It convinced people to leave the country. 5) What was the pope the head of, that was very powerful in Europe during the Middle Ages? a) the Christian church b) England 6) What important changes did King Henry II make to the legal system during his reign? a) He created "trial by ordeal". b) He made the legal system more fair by getting rid of "trial by ordeal". 7) Why was Magna Carta so important? a) It limited the power of kings and the church and gave it to the people. b) It gave more power to kings and the church.

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