The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe

Which of these was a result of the fall of Rome?

• the decline of Christianity

• the lack of a central government

• an end to attacks by barbarians

• the growth of a strong economy

What belongs in the empty box to complete the cause-and-effect diagram?

• Development of farming

• Expansion of freedoms

• Rise in prosperity

• Increase in attacks

Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for

• a gift of land

• a noble title

• a large supply of food

• military support

The Franks grew powerful because of their new style of war that used

• heavy wagons

• knights on horseback

• cannons and gunpowder

• peasants who threw rocks

For which achievement is Charlemagne most remembered?

• He declared war against England

• He became the first Christian ruler

• He united much of Europe

• He taught his people to write

Which of the following best describes the Vikings?

• Northern people who made quick, fierce raids on European villages

• Muslim nomads who traded in goods from the Middle East

• Germanic people who swept south to topple the Roman Empire

• Central European people who originally migrated from Asia

A king gave his most important lords fiefs, which were

• grants of land

• large celebrations

• war horses

• market licenses

Which of these did William the Conqueror introduce to England?

• the Christian religion

• the Saxon language

• a line of Norman kings

• an end to the feudal system

Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by

• birth

• wealth

• religion

• education

What is the best title for this list?

• Gifts from Kings to Vassals

• Taxes Paid by Peasants to Lords

• Why the Economy Was Weak

• How Peasants Earned a Living