Feudalism

The Middle Ages began with the FALL of what Empire?

• Spain

• French

• Roman

Who did the people of the Roman Empire need protection from?

• Lords

• invading neighbors (Vikings)

• Serfs

In the feudal system, people pledged loyalty to a Lord and in return, received what?

• protection

• food

• candy

One powerful group during this time period was called the Franks.

• True

• False

The Franks were so successful because they developed a new style of what?

• clothing

• warfare

• leadership

After Charlemagne died, why did the empire quickly fall apart?

• rulers who followed him were weak

• nobody took over his position to lead

• too many wars

What were the Vikings best known for?

• polite and mannerly behavior

• aggressive and hostile attacks/raids

• their beards

Feudalism provided people with protection and safety.

• True

• False

People were NOT born into their social class and could change from one to another.

• True

• False

Leader of the Franks who brought together many Christian lands

• chivalry

• Vikings

• Charlemagne