Chapter 2: The Development of Fudualism – Flashcards
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Which leader do these traits describe? • ruled the Franks from 768 to 814 C.E. • united the Christian lands of Europe • crowned Holy Roman emperor in 800 C.E.
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Charlemagne
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Who would most likely have said the following? "If you give me your loyalty, I will give you land and protection."
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a vassal or lord
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What was one political result of the fall of Rome?
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lack of a central government
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4. In which order did these events take place? a. Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman emperor. b. Clovis rules the Franks. c. Feudalism is established in England. d. Rome falls.
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d, b, a, c
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What was a knight's most important training?
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fighting
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Map Figure 1
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Which group that threatened western Europe followed the path shown on the map?
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Refer map Figure 1. Which group that threatened western Europe followed the path shown on the map?
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the Vikings
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What do these medieval items have in common? • stone wall • moat • knight's armor
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They were all examples of military technology.
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Members of which group believed that God had given them the right to rule?
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monarchs
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What was Charlemagne's greatest accomplishment?
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unifying Christian Europe
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In the feudal system, what did monarchs provide for their vassals?
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protection
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Which of the following was a lord's responsibility?
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managing the manor
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What did most peasants do for their lords?
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raised crops
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Complete the Venn diagram to compare and contrast the lives of nobles and peasants on a feudal manor. In the overlapping parts of the ovals, write or draw three ways these groups were similar. In each of the other parts of the ovals, draw or write three ways they were different.
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Possible answers: Manor house: managed and defended their land and the people who lived there, sometimes fought for the monarch or higher-ranking nobles, some had the same responsibilities as lords (except for fighting), and ladies managed the household and raised children. Cottage: farmed, raised livestock, and some were craftspeople for the lord of the manor. Castle: kept order and protected vassals.
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15. Pretend you are a knight in medieval Europe. You would like to let future generations of your family know what life was like on a feudal manor. Write a letter to them below. Be sure to mention these things: • the main groups of people who live on your manor • what each person or group does for the others • what works well in the feudal system and why • what doesn't work well in the feudal system and why
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