5.5 Middle Ages- Europe

What was the main purpose of feudalism in medieval Europe?

• To create equal rights for all people

• To provide protection and organize society

• To allow serfs to become knights

• To encourage trade between kingdoms

  What was a manor in the feudal system?  

• A type of castle where knights trained

• The land and village controlled by a lord

• A church where people learned to read and write

• A special school for noble children

What was the result of the Crusades?  

• Christian armies took over all of Southwest Asia (all successful)

• Europe became isolated from other cultures

• Trade and cultural exchange increased between Europe and the Muslim world

• The feudal system became stronger

What was the Black Death, and how did it affect Europe?  

• A war that strengthened feudalism

• A deadly disease that killed millions and led to the decline of feudalism

• A religious movement that increased the power of the Church

• A famine that helped kings gain more land

Who was Charlemagne, and why was he important?  

• A Viking leader who conquered Rome

• A German king who created the Holy Roman Empire

• A powerful emperor who united much of Europe and spread Christianity

• A pope who started the Crusades

Select which of the following definitions describes Kings/Queens.

• Very top of the Feudal Pyramid of Power

• Very bottom of the Feudal Pyramid of Power

• peasants

• Get land in exchange for work under their lord

Select which of the following definitions describes Lords.

• Serve the King/Military Leader

• Very bottom of the Feudal Pyramid of Power

• peasants

• Get land in exchange for work under their vassal

Select which of the following definitions describes Vassals & Knights.

• Gets land from their lord- right above Kings in the Feudal Pyramid of Power

• Very bottom of the Feudal Pyramid of Power

• Gets land from their lord- right under Kings in the Feudal Pyramid of Power

• Get land in exchange for work under their vassal

Select which of the following definitions describes serfs.

• peasants who get to choose what work they do

• Very bottom of the Feudal Pyramid of Power- lowest of the lows

• Gets land from their lord- right under Kings in the Feudal Pyramid of Power

• Get land in exchange for work under their vassal