The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe

Which of these was a result of the fall of Rome?

• the decline of Christianity
• the lack of a central government
• an end to attacks by barbarians
• the growth of a strong economy

After the Fall of Rome, what events led to the rise of feudalism?

• Development of farming
• Expansion of freedoms
• Rise in prosperity
• Increase in attacks

Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for

• a gift of land
• a noble title
• a large supply of food
• military support; an army

The Franks grew powerful because of their new style of war that used

• heavy wagons.
• knights on horseback
• cannons and gunpowder.
• peasants who threw rocks.

For which achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?

• He declared war against England.
• He became the first Christian ruler.
• He united much of Europe.
• He taught his people to write.

Which of the following best describes the Vikings?

• Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on European villages.
• Muslim nomads who traded in goods from the Middle East.
• Germanic people who swept south to topple the Roman Empire.
• Central European people who originally migrated from Asia.

A king gave his most important lords fiefs, which were

• grants of land
• large celebrations
• war horses
• market licenses

Which of these did William the Conqueror introduce to England?

• The Christian religion
• The Saxon language
• a line of Norman kings
• an end to the feudal system

Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by

• birth
• religion
• wealth
• education

What is the best title for this list?:
• head money
• tallage
• fee when a woman married

• Gifts from Kings to Vassals
• Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords
• Why the Economy Was Weak
• How Peasants Earned a Living