Middle Ages Part 1

______was a result of the fall of Rome.

• Increased trade

• Lack of a central government

• Increased wealth

• The end of Christianity

What was the economic and political system of Medieval Europe in which people exchanged loyalty and/or labor for a lord's protection?

• Chivalry

• Christianity

• Feudalism

• Fiefs

Why were monasteries and churches an easy target for the Vikings?

• The homes in towns were too well defended for the Vikings.

• They contained valuable objects and weren't well defended.

• The Vikings were drawn to religious areas.

• They were often filled with people who weren't paying attention.

What was the code of conduct that knights were supposed to live by called?

• Knight's honor

• The Rule of St. Benedict

• Chivalry

• Feudalism

What was a fief?

• celebration

• land

• war horses

• licenses

Which best describes Vikings?

• farmers and explorers

• solely destructive raiders

• seafaring missionaries

• raiders, farmers, explorers

Why did Charlemagne work with the Catholic Church?

• He wanted to remove Pope Leo from power.

• He wanted to spread Christianity.

• He wanted to divide his empire.

• He wanted to crown a new emperor.

What did Charlemagne do to help unite his kingdom?

• created schools

• increased conquests

• got rid of the pope

• improved roads

I own ALL the land.

• King

• Lords/Nobles

• Knights

• Peasants/Serfs

My main job is to protect others and fight in battles.

• King

• Lords/Nobles

• Knights

• Peasants/Serfs