7.30

Front

In what year did the Western Roman Empire collapse?

Back

476 AD

Front

Saint Patrick inspired the Roman Catholic Church to

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send missionaries to the British Isles and other parts of the world

Front

In the context of medieval Europe, what role did a vassal play?

Back

A person who pledged fealty or loyalty to a lord.

Front

Which social class is mostly made of farmers or artisans, who pay taxes and rent to a lord, but are free to move around to new manors?

Back

peasant

Front

Which social class is mostly made of farmers and artisans, and are bound to their noble's land for life?

Back

serf

Front

Feudalism

Back

A political and social arrangement in which a lord provides protection in exchange for loyalty and service.

Front

Term that describes the land given to a knight for his service.

Back

fief

Front

What did land equal in the Feudal System?

Back

Power

Front

What is true about towns from the Late Middle Ages?

Back

Towns were protected by stone walls, town streets were often very narrow, and towns often smelled of garbage.

Front

Why did Europe become a feudal society?

Back

Europeans needed to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions.