WH 10.1 F & C Collapse of the Empire

Explain why the West Frankish ruler gave land to Vikings.

• To establish trade relations

• To stop Viking raids

• To form a military alliance

• To convert them to Christianity

People turned to ______ for protection.

• the government

• local lords

• the church

• merchants

What gift would a lord give to a vassal?

• Land

• Gold

• A sword

• A title

What authority did vassals have?

• Military service

• Judicial authority

• Land ownership

• Tax collection

What increased as the Carolingian Empire fell apart?

• Feudalism

• Centralized power

• Trade

• Cultural unity

Why does the vassal system become complicated?

• Due to overlapping allegiances

• Because of centralized power

• Owing to simple hierarchies

• Due to lack of communication

What caused social division between the ‘warriors’?

• Economic disparity

• Cultural differences

• Political conflicts

• Territorial disputes

What responsibility did a young knight mostly have?

• Training for combat

• Managing the estate

• Serving the king

• Studying literature

What was the lady of the castle’s job?

• To manage the household

• To oversee the servants

• To entertain guests

• To handle the finances

Why is Eleanor of Acquataine remarkable?

• She was a queen of France and England.

• She led a crusade to the Holy Land.

• She was a patron of the arts.

• All of the above.