Feudalism

The Middle Ages began when the.....

• Roman Empire fell
• Greeks were polytheistic
• Agricultural Revolution began
• the Reformation started

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The term feudalism is best defined as a

• Division of power between branches of government
• Holy war between Christians and Muslims
• Process in which goods are traded for other goods
• System in which land is exchanged for military service or loyalty

Europe was known as the Dark Ages because

• there was decline in trade, education,and culture
• Rome did not pay its electric bill
• there was a growth of war
• empreors were not very smart

What was a fief?

• Any thing of value given to a vassal by a lord, including land

• The currency of Medieval Europe

• The Medieval government

Which feudal class had the most people?

• Monarchs
• Lords
• Knights
• Peasants

this leader of the Franks united Christian Europe and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor

• Caesar Augustus
• Charlemagne

Which statement accurately summarizes Charlemagne's role in the spread of Christianity?

• Charlemagne created the job of Pope for the church.

• Charlemagne convinced and even forced his subjects to be Christians.

• Charlemagne made it law for every person to spend time working for churches.

• Charlemagne created a new version of Christianity that was quickly accepted.

Based on the picture who was at the top of the Feudal Society?

• King
• Peasants
• Knights
• Nobles

What was a peasant's job?

• Farming
• Building tools
• Cooking
• All of the above

True of false: Peasants could leave whenever they wanted

• True
• False