Medieval Europe

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What is the system in Europe where lords gave land to vassals for service and loyalty?

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feudalism

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What is a peasant farmer in feudal society?

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Serf

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Hierarchy of Feudal society in Medieval Europe (TOP to BOTTOM):
1. king
2. church officials and nobles
3. knights
4. peasant

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king, church officials and nobles, knights, peasant

Front

Which of the following describes Charlemagne as a stabilizing force in Western Europe?

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Organized government, new laws, and the spread of Christianity

Front

Charlemagne was given what title?

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Holy Roman Emperor

Front

Who united most of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

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Charlemagne

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What is the name for the large estate of land a knight lived on?

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Manor

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Why did feudalism develop?

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People needed protection.

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Large farming communities that included manor houses, cultivated lands, woodlands, pastures, fields, and pastures were called?

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Manors

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Which group of invaders is shown here?

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Vikings