Medieval Europe

Front

What caused political and economic instability in Europe?

Back

The collapse of Rome

Front

What was the only major institution in Europe that survived the collapse of Rome?

Back

The Church

Front

What created stability and promoted the preservation of learning and spread of Christianity in Europe?

Back

Monasticism

Answer explanation

Monasticism brought Christianity from the city to the countryside. Monasteries was the only place for learning since schools were rare and universities did not exist.

Front

Who united much of Europe under the Holy Roman Empire, spread Christianity, and encouraged learning?

Back

Charlemagne

Front

What created a government system based on loyalty that placed the king at the top and serfs at the bottom?

Back

Feudalism

Answer explanation

Feudalism was an agreement between kings and lords. A lord would become a king’s vassal. The king would give the lord a large amount of land, called a fief, and they would make certain promises to one another. The vassal would swear to fight loyally for the king, while the king pledged to protect and be loyal to the vassal.

Front

What were self-sustaining estates owned by lords and worked by peasants and serfs?

Back

Manors

Answer explanation

The lord of the manor gave the serfs access to the land and provided them with a mill and equipment. In addition, the lord carried out law and order, made important decisions, and protected the serfs from attack.

The serfs worked in the fields and did other necessary chores for the lord of the manor. They were responsible for providing the lord and the lord’s family with some of the food they grew and raised.

Front

medieval towns were dominated by ______ and grew increasingly autonomous from the feudal system

Back

guilds

Answer explanation

Guilds were trade or professional organizations that set rules and practices to benefit their members and, in some cases, the public.

Front

fairs played an important role in medieval _____

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trade

Answer explanation

Landowners made money from fairs by charging a fee or tax to the merchants who sold their goods.

Front

Which event most likely led to the creation of monasteries? Options: the fall of the Roman Empire, the start of the feudal system, the spread of Christianity by Charlemagne, Pope Leo III’s founding of the Holy Roman Empire

Back

the spread of Christianity by Charlemagne

Front

What was one job of guilds?

Back

They made guidelines for their craft.