Problems 1
What was a major reason the Western Roman Empire fell?
Corrupt leaders and money problems weakened the empire
What was an internal problem in the Roman Empire?
Corruption in the government (political), Economic Decline, Disloyal Military
What does it mean to contribute to something?
To give or add something helpful
Which group in the feudal system protected both nobles and peasants?
Knights
Who is underneath Nobles on the feudal pyramid?
Knights
What problem did Rome face with its military?
Soldiers were loyal to money, not Rome
What made Rome hard to control by the 200s CE?
The empire was too large to govern easily
What are some examples of an achievement in ancient Rome?
aqueducts, paved roads, legal system, spreading Christianity
What did peasants provide for people in the feudal system?
Food and services
Which class of people were tied to the land?
Serfs
What economic problem hurt Rome’s citizens the most?
Prices rose sharply when coins were mixed with cheap metals
What was a result of low funds (little money) for defense?
Romans hired non-Roman mercenaries for less pay. Non-Roman soldiers were not loyal to Rome.
What was the main purpose of the Roman network of paved roads?
To make travel and trade faster across the empire
What was the main point of the Manorial System?
Economic system used to support nobles and was self-sufficient
What was the name of the Knights code of conduct?
Chivalry
How did inflation affect everyday Romans?
Bread and goods became too expensive
What happened when Rome’s borders became weak and hard to defend?
Barbarian tribes invaded and began living inside the empire
How did the Mediterranean Sea help the Roman Empire grow its economy?
It made trade and business with nearby regions easier
As a result of farming innovations in medieval Europe, what happened to crops and the population?
More food was grown, and the population increased
What was the main difference between serfs and peasants?
Peasants had freedom, serfs did not
What was one result of Rome’s economic decline?
Citizens lost pride and sank into poverty
Name 3 external problems that led to Rome's fall
Barbarian Invasions, Empire too large, Capital moved east
Explain how one of Rome's contributions affect us in the modern world
Laws, Government, Language, Religion
What economic system helped nobles in medieval Europe get rich by controlling the land and the peasants who farmed it?
Manorial system
List the order of the classes of people in the feudal pyramid and what they provided
Kings - ruled and gave land to lords
Lords/Nobles - managed land provided money to kings (or protection)
Knights - defended the land and provided protection
Peasants - farmed and provided food for everyone