CFA -Retest Early Middle Ages (Charlemagne & Feudalism) 23-24

How did Charlemagne unify the subjects of his empire?

• He allowed serfs to vote.
• Knights were given their own plots of land.
• He allowed freedom of religion.
• He required his subjects to convert to Christianity.

What is the Feudal Hierarchy from least to the greatest.

• Knights, Serfs, Vassals/Nobles, Kings
• Serfs, Knights, Kings, Vassals/Nobles
• Serfs, Knights, Vassals/Nobles, King
• Kings, Vassals/Nobles, Knights, Serfs

Why did manors not trade between kingdoms?

• They hated the way the other kingdoms made their food.
• They made and grew everything they needed (self sufficient).
• The Pope did not allow for them to trade.
• They couldn't transport their goods from kingdom to kingdom.

What did the feudal system provide?

• Trade
• Wealth among classes
• Protection

Sumptuary laws existed in the Middle Ages that included rules about clothing, hats, and shoes. These laws divided people into social status groups. What can you infer about these women?

• They are nobles.
• They are crusaders.

• They are serfs.

• They are part of the clergy (religious leaders).