World History Byzantine, Russia, Eastern Europe, Muslim Civ. Test

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One reason for the development of feudalism in Medieval Europe was...

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to help the nobles defend their land from invaders.

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What change signaled the beginning of the Middle Ages?

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the collapse of the Roman Empire

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the creator of a unified Christian empire

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Charlemagne

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The leader of forces that battled the Muslims at Tours

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Charles Martel

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The Germanic peoples who conquered Gaul

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Franks

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Which statements best describes events after Charlemagne's death?

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His sons fought for control; his kingdom was divided

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In return for loyalty, a lord granted a lesser noble a

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fief

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A lord's estate was called a

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manor

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The feudal system was based on a network of

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mutual obligations

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Which statement best describes medieval serfs?

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They were bound to the land but were not slaves.