Feudal Europe

Which event marks the beginning the Middle Ages?

• Charlemagne took over Gaul

• The fall of Rome

• the rise of England

• the fall of the Byzantine Empire

What word best describes Europe after Rome fell?

• Peaceful

• Structured

• Chaotic

Why did feudalism develop?

• because Rome was being attacked by Vikings, and they needed protection

• because people wanted to overthrow the emperor of Rome

• because life as a serf was boring and they wanted to join the knights to have an adventure

Feudalism was a system of promises between ___________ and ___________.

• kings and servants

• lords and vassals

• peasants and knights

Who gave land to vassals in exchange for military service?

• Lord

• Knight/Vassal

• Serf

Who provided military service?

• Lord

• Knight/Vassal

• Serf

Who managed land?

• Lord

• Knight/Vassal

• Serf

Who collected taxes?

• Lord

• Knight/Vassal

• Serf

Who gave protection to the serfs?

• Lord

• Knight/Vassal

• Serf

Who farmed and gave food to others?

• Lord

• Knight/Vassal

• Serf