Feudalism and the Middle Ages

The time period of 500 - 1500 AD is considered.....

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Reformation

• The Enlightenment

The time period of 500 - 1500 AD is called....

• The Middle Passage

• The Medieval Period

• The Reconquista

• The Barbarian Age

The Middle Ages is when __________________ carve up the old Roman Empire into new kingdoms

• Muslim Armies

• Vikings

• Germanic War Lords

• Christians

Within this time period, society was structured through a mutual relationship of giving land and defending it known as...

• Fiefdom

• Chivalry

• Territorialism

• Feudalism

Nobles in England forced the English king to sign this document which granted rights to the nobles and limited the king's power

• 99 Theses

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Rights

• The Charle Magne

How did Clovis strengthen his Frankish kingdom?

• He invaded multiple territories

• He allied with the Saxons of the North

• He recruited other Germanic tribes

• He converted to Christianity

What is significance of Charlemagne's rule over the Frankish kingdom?

• He lost his kingdom to the Muslims

• He converted to Judaism

• He created a strong monetary system

• He spread Christianity though much of Europe

What impact did the end of the Roman Empire have on society in Europe?

• Trade and education declined and many moved to rural areas due to invasions

• Trade was increased as war and conflict due to Roman empires was lessened, Europe as a whole became more peaceful

• The strength of the Church weakened and many new religions sprang up in its place

• The end of the Roman empire led to almost 2/3 of Europe's population to die without the support of the Empire

What was the relationship between a lord and vassal?

• The vassal would grant the lord land for a good price

• The lord would grant the vassal land in exchange for military service

• The lord would serve in the vassal's military for food

• The vassal would knight the lord when he turned 18

Much of European society would be influenced by this institution

• The Catholic Church

• The Germanic Tribes

• The Frankish Kingdom

• The Anglo-Saxon Alliance