Feudalism in Western Europe

Why did feudalism develop in Western Europe in the Middle Ages?

• People were looking for protection from the chaos and looting of invaders.

• People were tired of a dictator and ready for a change in government.

• People wanted to live in the countryside and escape the crowded cities.

• People were in need of new ideas and inventions to make life better.

In a feudal system, most people will belong in which group?

• Knights

• Kings

• Serfs

• Lords

Who was Charlemagne?

• A weak king who did not affect life in Europe during this time

• A strong king who did much for life in Europe

• A king who did away with education and schools of learning

• A weak king who divided Europeans into many tribes

In this diagram, Person B is probably a

• Lord

• Vassal

• Serf

• Peasant

Which member of the feudal system was MOST tied to the land?

• Blacksmith

• Farmer

• King

• Serf

Who introduced the Feudal System to help control the vast lands of England?

• Charlemagne

• William of Normandy.

• Constantine

• Justinian

The main idea of the Magna Carta was that:

• The King had absolute rule over the land.

• A nobleman was more powerful than the King.

• Nobody should rule over the country.

• The power of the King was limited.

What made the nobles angry during the reign of King John?

How did the Magna Carta lead to representative government?

• King had to get approval from a group of lords before demanding more money or military force.

• King couldn’t imprison or exile free men.

• King couldn’t take the property of free men.

• The common people’s rights were not protected.

After the Magna Carta was signed, what would the King have to do if he wanted to raise taxes?

• Issue a royal decree

• have the people of England vote on the proposal

• submit the tax hike to Parliament

• gain the approval of the baron