Medieval Europe

the economic and political system that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages.

• Hierarchy

• Monarch

• Feudalism

• Chivalry

a ruler or powerful landowner

• Noble

• Monk

• Knight

• Lord

Who was the leader of the Catholic Church?

• Archbishop

• Priest

• Pope

• King

How involved was the church with politics during the Middle Ages?

• very involved
• not involved

Near what building did most community activities take place?

• Church/Cathedral
• Manor House
• Merchant shops
• Capital Building

A human activity that spread plague was

• saying hi to your homey across town

• trade

• going to church

• the plague doctor

Which of these was a result of the fall of Rome?

• the decline of Christianity
• the lack of a central government, order and stabiltiy

• an end to attacks by barbarians
• the growth of a strong economy

Social class in the Middle Ages was determined by

• birth
• religion
• wealth
• education and skill

Serfs were required to

• grind their own grain at home.
• fight against the king's enemies.
• move to nearby cities and towns.
• stay on the land that they worked and obey the lord on his monor

What event marked the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.?

• The eastern half of the empire won control over the western half.

• Workers in the cities demanded a voice in government.

• Wealthy families turned their estates into private kingdoms.

• Germanic tribes invaded the Roman Empire.