The Middle Ages

Who 1) ruled the Franks from
768 to 814 C.E.
2) united the Christian lands of Europe
3)was crowned Holy Roman emperor
in 800 C.E.

• Charlemange
• King Arthur
• Joan of Arc

Feudalism began as

• a way for the military to secure its power over the peasants and landowners

• a protection system in which land/loyalty were exchanged

• a demand by peasants for better living conditions and for a share in the economic prosperity of the middle ages

• a means for the church to collect more taxes for its support of the nobility

Social structure of the Middle Ages

• Caste System
• Feudalism
• Manorism

In European feudal society, an individual's social status was generally determined by...

•  Birth
•      Education and training
•      Marriage
•      Individual abilities

A piece of land, given in exchange for loyalty and protection.

• Manor
• Fief
• Estate

What was the main role of serfs in the feudal system?

• Laborers
• Making laws
• Trading goods

Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?

•    Nobles
•    The king
•  Knights
•  Peasants

Knights were governed by a code of honor called....

• Chivalry
• Homage
• Vassalage

The main religion in Europe during the
Middle Ages was

• Christian or Catholic
• Pagan
• Jewish

Caused by  rats carrying diseased fleas from infested trading ships and houses.

• Ebola
• Leprosy
• Black Death