Feudalism and the Middle Ages Flashcards

Front

What happened after the downfall of the Roman Empire?

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Germanic Kingdoms began to rule

Front

Which group played a significant role in the transition from the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages?

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Germanic Tribes

Front

What was one of the major impacts of the fall of the Roman Empire on Europe?

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Rise of feudalism

Front

Which period followed the collapse of the Roman Empire?

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Middle Ages

Front

What is the name for a grant of land given to a vassal?

Back

fief

Front

Warriors who rode on horseback and served their lords were called

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knights

Front

What role did serfs have in the feudal system?

Back

farmed the land and paid rent

Front

Which of these describes the relationship between a lord and knight?

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The lord provides food, and the knight protects the lord.

Front

The Middle Ages began after the fall of which empire?

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The Roman Empire

Front

What is this image depicting? Options: Social Mobility, Feudalism, Mandate of Heaven, Caste System

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Feudalism