The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe

Feudalism is the government structure system that developed in Europe after the fall of which empire below?

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Alexander the Great's Empire

• The Greek Empire

True or False:

People in western Europe pledged loyalty to a lord, under feudalism because life was dangerous and difficult after the fall of the empire that had ruled them for over 500 years.

• True

• False

True or False:

Barbarians were very helpful to people in western Europe by offering them trade partnerships and protection.

• True

• False

Type in the correct term: A ruler or a powerful landholder

________ worked the land for their lord.

The most powerful rulers in western Europe were the ones who had what 2 things?

• Land and Wealth

• Wealth and a strong castle

• Land and the Best Warriors

• Best Warriors and Wealth

True or False:

In return for their loyalty and services knights were rewarded by the lords with land and privileges.

• True

• False

One of the early and ambitious leaders of the Franks in western Europe was named:

• King Rowan

• King Alexander

• King Clovis

What extremely important task was King of the Franks Charlemagne able to accomplish.

• Changing the Silk Road trade route into a Christian controlled business

• Built schools of the arts for the poor to attend to learn artistic skills like painting

• Built the Hagia Sophia a premier mosque in western Europe for Christians

• Unified nearly all the Christian lands of Europe

This group of fierce warriors struck fear and terror into peoples hearts in western Europe for being known for their terrifying raids on towns and villages.

• The Vikings

• The Franks

• The Native Americans

• The Africans