Worksheet: The Three Orders

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The division of society in medieval Europe was known as ______________.
Q2: The three social categories in medieval Europe were
______________,______________, and ______________.
Q3: Feudalism was a system of economic, legal, political, and social relationships that
existed in ______________.
Q4: The Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, resided in ______________.
Q5: The nobility in medieval Europe had absolute control over their______________.
Q6: Peasants who cultivated land that belonged to the lord were known as
______________.
Q7: The term 'taille' referred to a direct tax paid by ______________in medieval
Europe.
Q8: The development of large churches known as ______________led to the growth
of small towns around them.
Match the Column
Q1: Match the items in Column A with the corresponding items in Column B.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Feudalism developed in medieval France, England, and Italy.
Reason: Feudalism was a system of agricultural production.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the
assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
Q2: Assertion: The nobility in medieval Europe raised troops called 'Feudal Levies.'
Reason: The nobility had absolute control over their land.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the
assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
Q3: Assertion: The development of cathedrals in medieval Europe led to the growth
of small towns.
Reason: Cathedrals were used for agricultural production.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the
assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
Q4: Assertion: The Black Death had a significant impact on trade in medieval
Europe.
Reason: It led to a shortage of metal money due to reduced silver mine output.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the
assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
Very Short Answer Type Questions
Q1: Describe the three social categories of medieval Europe.
Q2: What was the role of the Catholic Church in medieval European society?2/6/24, 8:45
Q3: Explain the term 'vassals' in relation to the nobility.
Q4: Who were the knights, and what was their role in medieval Europe?
Q5: What were the two types of cultivators in medieval Europe?
Q6: What was the significance of cathedrals in medieval Europe?
Q7: What factors contributed to the economic slowdown in Europe during the
fourteenth century?
Q8: Who were the new monarchs, and what did they do to strengthen their power?
Short Answer Type Questions
Q1: Explain the factors affecting social and economic relations in medieval Europe,
including the role of the environment and new agricultural technology.
Q2: Describe the development of large churches known as cathedrals and their impact
on medieval European towns.
Q3: Discuss the political changes in Europe during the fifteenth and sixteenth
centuries, and how they led to the decline of feudalism.
Q4: How did the rise of new towns and townspeople contribute to the transformation
of medieval European society?
Q5: Define the term 'guild' and explain its role in medieval European economic
organization.
Long Answer Type Questions
Q1: Describe the key features of the three social orders in medieval Europe, including
the roles and privileges of each order. Discuss the economic and social relationships
within these orders.
Q2: Analyze the causes and consequences of the economic slowdown in Europe
during the fourteenth century, including the impact of climate changes, the shortage of
metal money, and the Black Death. Explain how these factors influenced trade,
agriculture, and society.