Medieval Western Europe

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What was the political structure in medieval Western Europe?

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Feudalism, a political structure that established the medieval social classes.

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Who owned all the land in a kingdom under feudalism?

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The King owned all the land and divided it for the Lords to oversee.

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What did Lords and their Knights pledge in exchange for land?

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They pledged their loyalty to the King.

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What was the role of Peasants in the Manor System?

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Peasants did all the labor, including farming and taking care of the land.

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What did Peasants receive in exchange for their labor in the Manor System?

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Protection from foreign raids.

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What was the economic system structured around a feudal manor called?

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The Manor System or Manorialism.

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King of the Franks, who dreamed of uniting Europe under Christianity and invested in schools and libraries.

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Who was Charlemagne?

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What title was Charlemagne given in 800?

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He was crowned the first 'Holy Roman Emperor' by the Pope.

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Born in Normandy, he invaded England in 1066 and became its King.

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Who was William the Conqueror?

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What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings?

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It led to William the Conqueror becoming King of England and the blending of Norman-French and Anglo-Saxon cultures.