The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe

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

• the decline of Christianity

• the lack of a central government

• an end to attacks by barbarians

• the growth of a strong economy

What belongs in the empty box to complete the cause-and-effect diagram?

• A. Development of farming

• B. Expansion of freedoms

• C. Rise in prosperity

• D. Increase in attacks

Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in return for

• a gift of land.

• a noble title.

• a large supply of food.

• military support.

The Franks grew powerful because of their new style of war that used

• heavy wagons.

• knights on horseback.

• cannons and gunpowder.

• peasants who threw rocks.

Who are the men in the picture?

• lord and vassal

• peasant and serf

• merchant and squire

• villager and priest.

Social class in the Middle Ages was determined mainly by

• birth

• wealth

• religion

• education.

Which of the following was a main job of medieval ladies?

• managing the household

• selling the manor's goods

• negotiating with feudal lords

• teaching boys to be knights

Which three types of people from the Middle Ages would you interview to learn about how feudalism established order in their lives?

• A lord or lady, a knight, and a peasant

• A king, a merchant, and a monk

• A bishop, a squire, and a serf

• A blacksmith, a nun, and a troubadour

What do these medieval items have in common?

• D. They describe structures of medieval towns.

• A. They describe parts of a church's architecture.

• B. They describe features of a manor house.

• C. They describe forms of military technology.

Pages and squires were boys in training to become

• A. kings.
• C. teachers.
• D. landowners.
• B. knights.