Feudalism in the Middle Ages

What happened to Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• People started to trade more

• Europe was divided into smaller kingdoms

• People decided not to convert to Christianity

• Europe became incredibly organized

The small kingdoms in Europe...

• traded more with one another

• were almost always at war

• exchanged serfs for prisoners of war

• discovered Atlantis in the Mediterranean Sea

Which religion did many Germanic tribes ultimately adopt?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Paganism

• Islam

Which Germanic King was the first to convert to Christianity?

• Louis the Younger

• Charlemagne

• Clovis I

• Leo III

How was Charlemagne rewarded for putting down the rebellion in Rome

• He was excommunicated from the church by Pope Leo III

• He was given the title of Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III

• He was given 500 ships to conquer more land for the church

• He was given control of Africa

Who was at the top of the Feudal Pyramid?

• King

• Nobles

• Church officials

• Vassals

A vassal is...

• a cup that hold liquids

• a small merchant ship

• A lesser-lord who received land and protection from a lord above him

• a medieval submarine

What is a fief?

• Someone who steals

• Land given to a lesser lord in exchange for loyalty and service

• An exchange of water for clothing

• A festival where knights show off their skills

Which group within feudal society had the most people?

• Nobles and Kings

• Knights

• Vassals

• Serfs and Peasants

What was the center of feudal society?

• Fiefs

• Vassals

• Chivalry

• Manor system