European Middle Ages

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What did knights receive in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to a lord? Options: a sword, a fief, a holy relic, an indulgence

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a fief

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What was manorialism?

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The economic system of feudalism

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What brought stability to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? Options: the election of government officials, the development of the feudal system, the development of the caste system, the creation of well-structured cities

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the development of the feudal system

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What caused the growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages?

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the collapse of a strong central government

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Under manorialism, who did most of the actual work on the landholdings of the lords?

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peasants

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Which would be the most accurate description of a vassal?

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one who is obligated to another because of land received

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How did feudalism help to create nation-states in Western Europe?

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it strengthened the kings army and centralized their power

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Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages turn towards feudalism?

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it offered the people protection and stability

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What was a major characteristic of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

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the manor system and the importance of land ownership

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"Serfs were tied to the land." What does the above statement mean?

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Serfs were not allowed to leave the lord's manor without permission.