Intro to Middle Ages Stations Review

Intro to the Middle Ages: Station Review

Reorder

Order the following civilizations in the order they began (earliest-1 to most recent 5)

• Mesopotamia

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

• Rome

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Fall of Rome: Corruption, Invaders & a Failing Economy due to war fare.

Charlemagne AKA Charles the Great emerges as a strong leader who unifies people while conquering nearby groups. In addition, he built many universities.

Feudalism is established: An economic & political system in which land is given to nobles by the king. This land is exchanged to knights/serfs for work/loyalty.

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​Station 1

Labelling

From Station 2: Label the social classes from the Middle Ages.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Vassals/Knights

Serfs

Lords/Nobles

King

Under feudalism:

Nobles/Lords established manors. Land was given to the vassals/knights in exchange for protection. Land was also given to serfs in exchange for protection/free land for their ability to work the land.

​Do you think the feudal system could become confusing?

Station 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following group did NOT live on a manor?

• King

• Serfs

• Nobles/Lords

• Vassals/Knights

Lords/Nobles-Lived in a home within a castle on a manor.
Serfs-Lived in small style huts.
During an Attack-Serfs, Vassals & Lords would all go within the castle walls for protection if needed.

​Station 3

Poll

Do you think feudalism would be an effective way to rule/manage society?

• Yes

• Somewhat

• No