Middle Ages

Unlike Roman society that was focused on ________________, Germanic society was focused on ________________.

• small kingdoms & democracy; united empire & feudalism

• a united empire & feudalism; small kingdoms & democracy

• written law & public government; family ties & personal loyalty

• family ties & personal loyalty; written law & public government

Who was Charlemagne?

• The last Emperor of Rome

• The first "Holy Roman Emperor"

• The King during the Crusades

• The Pope

Which of the following was a cause of a feudal society?

• Samurai

• Attacks by Vikings and Muslims

• The weakening of the Church

• Democracy

What was Early Medieval Europe like?

• Rural

• Urban

• Church was weak

• Serfs traveled for trade daily

The Feudal System was rooted in?

• Religious affiliation

• The Power of the King

• The Power of the people

• Land control

What is a fief?

• Land

• Serf

• Noble

• Protection

What is a vassal?

• Someone who farms on the land

• Someone who receives Land from the King

• Someone who gives land to the Nobles

• The King

Knights were not...

• Chivalrous

• Noble

• Warriors

• Young men

Why were the Middle Ages referred to as "the Age of Faith?"

• Because people believed in the King

• Because the serfs were devoutly followers of Judaism

• Because the Pope had power over daily life

• Because of the Black Death

Who called for the Crusades?

• Charlemagne

• Gregory VI

• Joan of Arc

• Urban II