Development and Fall of Feudalism in Medieval Europe

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

• the decline fo Christianity

• the lack of a central government

• an end to attacks by barbarians

• the growth of a strong economy

Answer explanation

When a king granted a fief to a lord, what did the lord owe the king in return?

• He worked the king's lands to produce food for him.

• He provided a number of peaseants to work for the king.

• He gave the king a supply of knights in time of war.

• He owed the king nothing but his gratitude.

What belongs in the empty line to complete the cause and effect flow chart

Fall of Rome - ___________________ - Rise of Feudalism

• Developemtn of farming

• Expansion of freedoms

• Rise in prosperity

• Increase in attacks

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 how to write.

Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by

• birth.

• wealth.

• religion.

• education.

What is the lowest rank in Medieval European Society?

• Vassal

• Serf

• Page

• Surf

A warrior in Medieval Europe was known as a

• monk

• steward

• kinight

• samauri

What was the purpose of feudalism?

• It spread democracy by giving the people a voice in their own government.

• It provided people with protection and safety by establishing a stable social order.

• It created a fair society by balancing the powers of the monarch and the people.

• It looked aster the welfate of all the people by making sure they had all the necesities of life.

Most medieval monarchs

• believed that God gave them the right to rule.

• had enough wealth to keep thier own armies.

• had complete control over their kingdoms.

• kept thier Vassals from gaining any power.

What was the function of a castle?

• to serve as a home

• to protect the people during times of military conflict

• to remind the people fo the ruling classes

• all of the above