Fall of Rome
This event created political chaos in Europe and helped lead to feudalism.
What is the fall of the Roman Empire?
A system based on land, loyalty, and service.
What is feudalism?
This group was at the top of feudal society.
Who are the king and queen?
This deadly disease killed millions in Europe.
What is the Black Death?
Things that stay the same over time.
What is continuity?
After Rome fell, Europe broke into many smaller ________.
What are kingdoms?
Kings gave this to nobles in exchange for loyalty.
What is land?
These warriors protected the land and fought in battles.
Who are knights?
Because many workers died, peasants gained more of this.
What is power/value/bargaining power?
Things that become different over time.
What is change?
One reason feudalism developed was the need for this.
What is protection/security?
Nobles promised this to the king.
What is military service/loyalty?
This group worked the land and produced food.
Who are peasants/serfs?
The Black Death helped weaken this system.
What is feudalism?
One continuity from Rome to Feudal Europe was this system of ranked classes.
What is social hierarchy?
Rome had a strong ______ government before it collapsed.
What is central/centralized?
The large estate controlled by a lord was called this.
What is a manor?
These people received land from the king and controlled manors.
Who are nobles/lords?
A shortage of workers is called a ______ shortage.
What is labor shortage?
One major change after feudalism was the growth of towns and ______.
What is trade?
How did the fall of Rome impact larger areas of Europe?
What is it caused political change, insecurity, and new systems like feudalism?
Why was feudalism useful during unstable times?
What is it created order and protection?
How was Roman hierarchy similar to feudal hierarchy?
What is both had social classes with powerful elites on top and workers on bottom?
Why did the Black Death change Europe long-term?
What is it weakened nobles and increased opportunities for workers?
Which had the greater impact: rise or fall of feudalism?
State your claim, support it with evidence/example, and explain your reasoning. (There is not a right or wrong answer)