Early Middle Ages Flashcard

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Roles and responsibilities of each social class: Lord, Vassal, Knight, Peasant, Serf.

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Lords governed lands and provided protection, Vassals served lords in exchange for land, Knights protected the realm, Peasants worked the land, Serfs were bound to the land and served the lord.

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Why did feudalism spread throughout the Middle Ages?

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It provided a structured society with clear roles and responsibilities.

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What was one of the main advantages of feudalism?

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It provided a structured society with clear roles and responsibilities.

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Why did these empires fail to remake Rome? Why is this important?

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They lacked resources and unity.

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What were the roles and responsibilities that each social class had? Terms: Lord, Vassal, Knight, Peasant, Serf.

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Lords governed lands and provided protection, Vassals served lords in exchange for land, Knights protected the realm, Peasants worked the land, Serfs were bound to the land and served the lord.

Front

Why did feudalism spread throughout the Middle Ages?

Back

It provided a structured society with clear roles and responsibilities.

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Feudalism took hold because it provided a structured society with mutual obligations. What advantages did it have?

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It offered protection and security in a time of chaos.

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Why did these empires fail to remake Rome?

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They lacked the administrative skills and resources.

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Why did the Pope become a political powerhouse?

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Because of his spiritual authority and influence over Christian kingdoms

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How was the Church organized? - Bishop

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The Church was organized with a hierarchical structure led by bishops.