The European Middle Ages

What brought stability to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the election of government officials

• the development of the feudal system

• the development of the caste system

• the creation of well-structured cities

What was manorialism?

• The knights code of honor

• The economic system of feudalism

• The social structure of feudalism

• The jobs done by groups of Christian monks

What caused the growth of feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• the rivalry between the ancient empires

• the unification of European rulers

• the decline of the Roman Catholic Church

• the collapse of a strong central government

Why did Europeans in the Middle Ages turn towards feudalism?

• it offered the people protection and stability

• it was forced upon them by the traders along the Silk Road

• The feudal system was similar to the Roman government

• The Pope told them to do it or they would not go to heaven

What was a major characteristic of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

• the manor system and the importance of land ownership

• limited monarchies and strong central governments

• decreased emphasis on religion in daily life

• increased educational opportunities

"Serfs were tied to the land."

What does the above statement mean?

• Serfs were not allowed to sell crops that they grew on the lord's manor

• Serfs were not allowed to leave the lord's manor without permission

• Serfs were not allowed to perform more than one job on the manor

• Serfs were not allowed to attend mass without the lord of the manor

What does this diagram reveal about the feudal system?

• It was based on educational achievement

• It was based on social advancement

• It was based on social class structure

• It was based on Protestant or Catholic faith

What is a fief?

• large piece of land

• manor

• payment

What is a vassal?

• person who receives a piece of land

• another name for a king

• person who works on a ship

• person who works in the church

Which European group migrated from Scandinavia to Russia?

• Vikings

• Angles and Saxons

• Magyars