Whi 9 Middle Ages

In Western Europe, _____________________ caused the development of the Feudal System.

• Collapse of the Roman Empire

• Mongol Invasion

• The Renaissance Began

• The ending of the Third Punic War

What was one factor that contributed to the rise of Feudalism?

• the Church's power and influence grew

• People wanted protection on the manor

• Kings became more numerous

• The Crusades

Which is a characteristic of Feudalism in Western Europe?

• existence of many small semi-independent units

• emphasis on individual liberties

• public participation in decision making

• equal division of labor.

An important contribution of feudalism was that it

• brought up the idea of a society without social classes.

• strengthened the powers of the monarch (King).

• provided some law and order in society.

• encouraged the concept of democracy.

What is a character of a feudal society?

• rigid class structure

• rapid social change

• high literacy rate

• industrial-based economy.

Which estate had the most power or authority in Western Europe during the Middle ages...

• Peasants

• Kings

• Pope

• Knights

How many enduring issues should you write about in your enduring issues essay?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was a characteristic of feudalism?

• Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.

• A national court system was developed.

• Power was equally distributed amongst all social classes.

• voting rights for all citizens.

In European feudal society, an individual's social status was mostly determined by...

• birth

• education and training

• individual abilities

• marriage

During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on...

• amount of money earned

• level of education

• amount of land possessed

• amount of crops produced