Feudalism and the Middle Ages

The Middle Ages begins with the fall of _______ in 476.

• the Islamic Empire

• the Western Roman Empire
• the Byzantine Empire
• the Ottoman Empire

A social, economic, and political system of the Middle Ages where each social class relied on one another for food, land, or protection.

• Monarchy
• Capitalism
• Feudalism
• Socialism

Feudalism arrived in Europe because the Empire could not....

• expand its territories through conquest
• increase trade with Asia
• develop a strong navy to control the seas
• maintain control of/ protect its territories

The first Kings gained power through...

• military conquest and divine right
• religious influence and popular support
• political alliances and trade agreements
• hereditary inheritance and economic stability

Land distributed to others in the feudal system was called a _________.

• manor
• serf
• vassal
• fief

Those who received land in the feudal system were called.....

• lords
• serfs
• knights
• vassals

This person owned almost all of the land in the feudal system.

• Lord or King
• Peasant
• Serf
• Knight

In exchange for land, lords provided the Kings this.

• Military service and loyalty
• Tax revenue and tribute
• Feudal contracts and agreements
• Land management and agriculture

Unfree laborers in the feudal system were called...

• knights

• serfs
• laborers
• vassals

Serfs were bounded to this for life.

• land
• title
• money
• freedom