Medieval Europe

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The term medieval means...

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Middle Age

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The Middle Ages began ...

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after the fall of the Roman Empire.

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The Fall of the Roman Empire caused which of the following: Chaos in Europe, Instability in Europe, Loss of protection from invaders?

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All of the Above.

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What is a fief?

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Land or Estate

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of feudalism? Loyalty from vassals and knights, Power comes from land ownership., Hierarchy of social classes.

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Strong governments.

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Someone who pledges loyalty and defense of a Noble is called...

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Vassal

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This term refers to a vassal who fights for the noble in return for a fief.

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knight

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This term refers to the lowest class in Medieval society.

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serf

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True or False: Peasants were born into their social class but they could become a nobles if they worked hard enough.

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False