Timelines
The early part of the Middle Ages are sometimes referred to as the __________ ages
Dark Ages
Charlemagne is said to have introduced feudalism in the year
800
If the first century is year 0-100 and the second is 101-200
What century did the roman empire collapse?
5th (401-500)
What was the main role of a peasant?
essentially their main role was to produce food through farming activities like plowing, sowing, and harvesting crops to sustain the community
from 476 - approximately 1492 (will except 1450ish)
What did a Knight receive for their service?
The primary form of payment for a knight's service was a land grant, allowing them to live off the income generated from the land.
What was the peak population of Europe before the Black Death?
According to historical estimates, the peak population of Europe during the Middle Ages is believed to have been around 70 to 100 million people, with the highest population density occurring around the mid-13th century, just before the Black Death significantly reduced the population.
What does A.D stand for and can you spell it?
Anno Domini
The feudal system had four tiers - list a member from each tier from top to bottom.
King/Queen
Bishop/Nobleman/Lords/Ladies
Knights/lesser clergy
Peasants or serfs
What year did the Western Roman Empire collapse???
476CE
What was a positive of the Feudal system???
The positive aspects of the feudal system included providing a sense of protection and security for people within their social hierarchy, fostering loyalty between lords and vassals, offering a structured society with defined roles, and enabling local governance during a time when centralized power was often weak