Feudalism and the Fall of Rome

The video discusses the decline of the Roman Empire due to weakening central authority and barbarian invasions. It highlights the division into Eastern and Western parts, with the Eastern part becoming the resilient Byzantium Empire. The spread of Christianity in medieval Europe is also covered, emphasizing the conversion of leaders and the establishment of monasteries. Key terms like barbarian, monastery, resilient, and feudalism are defined.

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Expansion of trade routes

• Barbarian invasions

• Strengthening of central authority

• Discovery of new lands

Which tribes were involved in the barbarian invasions of the Roman Empire?

• Huns and Mongols

• Goths and Vandals

• Celts and Saxons

• Normans and Vikings

What was a significant economic cause for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Political and economic crisis

• Discovery of new continents

• Lack of trade routes

• Over-reliance on agriculture

What was the capital of the Byzantium Empire?

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Athens

How did the Byzantium Empire differ from the Western Roman Empire?

• It was less resilient to invasions

• It preserved Roman legacies

• It was more economically unstable

• It had a weaker military

By what year had most Europeans converted to Christianity?

• 1000 CE

• 900 CE

• 500 CE

• 400 CE

What role did Christian monks play in the spread of Christianity?

• They led military campaigns

• They organized religious orders

• They established new empires

• They built trade networks

What was the impact of a king's conversion to Christianity?

• It caused political instability

• It resulted in mass conversion of subjects

• It led to the decline of the church

• It weakened the king's power

What was the primary focus of monasteries built by Christian orders?

• Trade and commerce

• Religious missions and learning

• Political governance

• Military training

What does the term 'feudalism' refer to?

• A religious movement

• A military alliance

• A form of government based on land holding

• A type of economic system