Feudalism & Manorialism
What political system emerged after the fall of Rome?
Feudalism
Who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE?
Charlemagne
Who represents the top of the Hierarchy in Clash?
The red/blue king (towers)
After Rome fell, what became the greatest source of stability in Europe? What was left over and still in charge of a large number of people?
The Roman Catholic Church
What was the original purpose of monasteries?
Homes for people studying Christianity; Places for Christians to stay and study
What economic system dominated Medieval Europe?
Manorialism
Who won the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
William the Conqueror
What exchange exists between the 2nd and 3rd tiers of the Hierarchy? (clash answer or real life answer)
Land Grants for Protection/Loyalty
Elixir
Who was the most powerful political figure in Medieval Europe? (not a king)
The Pope
What did monasteries eventually become most famous for? (what became their larger purpose?)
Learning and preserving knowledge
What was the primary purpose of the Feudal System?
Mutual protection
Which leader helped make Christianity dominant in Europe?
Charlemagne
What were disputes usually over between opposing sides in Feudal Europe?
Land (arena separated by river)
Why did the Church support monasteries?
To promote Christian teachings; Greater influence over the regions
Monasteries preserved what important items?
Books, manuscripts, classical texts
Who sat at the bottom of the Feudal System?
Peasants
Who was responsible for crowning Charlemagne Emperor?
Pope Leo III
Who represents the bottom of the Feudal Hierarchy of Europe and who would that be in the Clash Universe?
Peasants/Serfs - People who play
Explain the symbolism of the Pope crowning a new king
Pope - Represents God's Will -> Selecting the ruler -> more legitimate rule if chosen by God.
What was the group of Monks who followed stricter rules known as?
The Benedictine Order
Which two groups exchanged land for military service?
Nobles and Knights
Why did the Holy Roman Emperor exist?
To unite Europe; under christianity; to better defend against barbarian/viking raids
What Clash Royale card/troop/entity most closely resembles the second tier of the Feudal Hierarchy of Europe?
The Princess Towers
Who had more power, the Pope or the Holy Roman Emperor?
What year did Benedict create his own Monastery and begin his knew order of Monks?
529