2: Feudalism in Western Europe

The Middle Ages begin when...

• there was a great famine

• the Roman empire fell

• the printing press was invented

• Christianity dominated all of Europe

Who was at the bottom of the feudal system (hierarchy)?

• Monarchs

• Knights

• Nobles

• Peasants/Serfs

What influence did Charlemagne (Charles the Great) have on the feudal system?

• He limited the number of nobles

• He ensured everyone got enough food

• He harshly punished serfs

• He gave land to his knights

What was the primary catalyst (cause for) of the feudal system?

• for monarchs to gain wealth

• protection from invaders

• to distribute conquered land

• to spread Christianity

What did nobles promise to provide monarchs in exchange for fiefs (land)?

• Knights (soldiers)

• Crops

• Gold

• to pracy 5 times a day

If most serfs worked hard enough, they could become a noble some day.

• True

• False

What purpose did manors serve? (choose all that apply)

• Home for nobles/knights

• Protection for villagers during attacks

• A place for dinners and celebrations

• A place to study the bible

At times, women from the noble class managed estates and oversaw the protection of their realm.

• True

• False

Pages who wanted to become a knight needed to... (choose all the apply)

• Train for 7 years

• Care for the knights armor and horse

• Work the fields with the serfs

• Help the ladies of the castle

To be chivalrous, a knight needed to be...

• Funny and Creative

• Smart and Fast

• Brave and Loyal

• Strong and Religious