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Farming was the economic basis of the manor system because

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farming produced enough food to make manors self-sufficient.

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A weak and unstable Europe led to the rise of feudalism because kings and lords needed to protect their lands from invaders.

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kings and lords needed to protect their lands from invaders.

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A medieval legacy in Japan and Europe is

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the idea of loyalty

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What is true of most medieval towns?

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They were dirty and crowded, with a central marketplace.

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Knights were willing to fight on behalf of their lords because

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they were given land in exchange for their service

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Greater peace and stability in medieval Europe caused

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a growth of towns.

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Guilds were popular because guilds protected each other and helped members find work.

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guilds protected each other and helped members find work.

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How did Europe's geography contribute to the development of the feudal system?

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Plentiful natural resources allowed manors to be self-supporting.

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What was one result of the feudal system?

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a return of order and security

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How did early towns in Europe fit into the feudal system?

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Most towns grew from trade and were independent of manors.