Charlemagne and Feudalism in W Europe

Which of the following is TRUE of Charlemagne based on our study?

• He valued Islamic practices

• He was opposed to (against) the feudal system

• He wanted the people in his kingdom to be educated

• He did not like having authority (control)

According to our study, why was Charlemagne uneasy after he was crowned by the pope (What troubled Charlemagne)?

• He felt that the pope needed MORE authority over the people in his empire

• He was afraid that the pope had TOO MUCH power over him

• He thought the pope was not educated enough to have authority in the Catholic church

• He was afraid that he would not make a good emperor

Which of the following BEST describes a fief?

• a noble who governs peasants and serfs

• a slave that must work the manor of the lord he serves

• a poor worker who has some limited freedoms

• a large area of land that is governed by a noble

Which of the following BEST describes a serf?

• a noble who governs peasants and serfs

• a slave that must work the manor of the lord he serves

• a poor worker who has some limited freedoms

• a large area of land that is owned and governed by a noble

Which of the following BEST describes a peasant / freeman?

• a noble who governs peasants and serfs

• a slave that must work the manor of the lord he serves

• a poor worker who has some limited freedoms

• a large area of land that is owned and governed by a noble

Which of the following could describe a vassal?

• a noble who governs peasants and serfs

• a slave that must work the manor of the lord he serves

• a poor worker who has some limited freedoms

• a large area of land that is owned and governed by a noble

What TWO responsibilities did members of the RULING CLASS have? (Nobles, Vassals, Lords, etc.)

• They worked the land to produce food

• They worked in the village to produce goods for the manor

• They fought to protect the king / provided an army of knights

• They governed peasants and serfs

• They worked in the church

Which of the following best describes a person who works within the church?

• Lord

• Peasant

• Serf

• Clergyman

• Knight

Where does the king fall within the Church hierarchy?

• pope

• cardinal

• bishop

• laity

Which is TRUE about Charlemagne's grandfather, Charles Martel? (The Hammer)

• He was known to avoid fighting

• He is known for making Greek the official language of the Franks

• He is credited with stopping the Muslim people from spreading Islam in western Europe

• He is known for establishing the Church hierarchy