Feudalism

Which of the following was an effect of the fall of Rome?

• Christianity declined.

• There was a lack of a central government.

• Barbarians ended all attacks.

• The economy grew strong.

True or False: Attacks in Europe increased after the fall of Rome.

• True

• False

Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor. What did he expect in return?

• land

• food

• a nobility title

• military support

The Franks were known to fight their wars using

• wagons

• horses

• cannons

• ladders

What was Charlemagne's greatest achievement?

• He defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings.

• He was the first ruler to become Christian.

• He united much of the Christian lands in Europe.

• He created universities.

The Vikings were

• A northern people who known for raiding the towns of Europe

• Muslims nomads from the Middle East

• A Germanic tribe that overthrew the Roman Empire

• Asian people who migrated to Central Europe

Fiefs, grants of land, were given from an king to

• the lords

• the knights

• the peasants

• the serfs

Which two people exchanged protection for loyalty?

• Lords and vassals

• Peasants and serfs

• Knights and squires

• Tradesman and apprentice

William the Conqueror introduced a line of Norman kings to

• England

• France

• Holy Roman Empire

• Gaul

Which of the following determined your social class in Medieval Europe?

• wealth

• education

• birth

• religion