Feudalism and the Church in Medieval Europe

The video explores the structure of law and order in medieval Europe, focusing on feudalism and the Catholic Church. It explains the feudal system's hierarchy, from kings to serfs, and the church's significant influence, including its role in education and the development of universities. The video also discusses scholasticism and Thomas Aquinas' contributions to integrating faith and reason.

What modern institutions are mentioned as part of law and order?

• The United Nations and Interpol

• The Supreme Court and the President

• Local law enforcement, city, state, and federal laws

• The military and the FBI

What was the primary need that feudalism addressed?

• Economic stability

• Protection from invaders and overbearing landowners

• Religious freedom

• Educational opportunities

Who were the serfs in the feudal system?

• Lords

• Peasants

• Knights

• Nobles

What did the peasants provide to the knights and lords?

• Food and services

• Land

• Education

• Military service

What was a manor in the context of feudalism?

• A church

• A castle occupied by a lord

• A castle occupied by a king

• A village market

What was the role of castles during attacks?

• They were used as marketplaces

• They served as a refuge for townsfolk and serfs

• They were places of worship

• They were used for educational purposes

Who held more power than kings and queens in medieval Europe?

• The knights

• The merchants

• The lords

• The Catholic Church

What could the Pope do to a king that would strip him of his power?

• Take his land

• Appoint a new king

• Imprison him

• Excommunicate him

Where were the only books found during the Middle Ages?

• In the markets

• In the monasteries

• In the universities

• In the castles

What did Thomas Aquinas argue about faith and reason?

• They contradict each other

• They are irrelevant

• They oppose each other

• They work hand in hand