Medieval Europe Review

What is the time period known as between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance?

• Middle Ages

• Golden Ages

• Age of Discovery

• Tech Age

The Middle Ages began ...

• after the fall of the Roman Empire.
• when Muhammad died.
• on the Silk Road.
• in the Arabian Peninsula

Who united most of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• William the Conqueror

• the Pope

• Charlemagne

• King Henry VIII

Charlemagne was king of what tribe?

• Franks

• Beans

• Pauls

• Goths

What is the system in Europe where lords gave land to vassals for service and loyalty?

• monarchy
• chivalry
• monastery
• feudalism

Feudalism developed mainly because 

• the monarchy was too powerful
• the Catholic Church was failing
• people needed protection
• King John created it

Noblemen who owned land were called what?

• lords

• knights

• kings

• vassals

Someone who pledges loyalty and defense of a Noble is called...

• Vassal
• Peasant
• Serf
• Monarch

This term refers to a vassal who fights for the noble in return for a fief.

• knight
• monarch
• peasant
• serf

This term refers to the lowest class in Medieval society.

• serf
• monarch
• noble 
• vassal