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SHS BENSON
MA-OVERVIEW
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History
9th Grade
03/02/2008

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Term
Farming
Definition

The manorial system depended upon __________.

Term
500-1000
Definition

The period known as the "Early Middle Ages" or the "Dark Ages" in western Europe includes the years ___________.

Term
Many small kingdoms were formed by attacking barbarians.
Definition

What happened to western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

Term
Land
Definition
The basis of power under the feudal system was ________.
Term
It provided defense against attack or invasion.
Definition
What was the most important advantage of the feudal system?
Term
Serf, peasant, knight, noble, king.
Definition
What was the feudal system's hierarchy from the bottom to the top?
Term
1000-1500
Definition

The period known as the "Late Middle Ages" or the "High Middle Ages" in western Europe includes the years

Term
Land
Definition

Feudalism was a system based on ____________.

Term
Europeans needed to defend themselves against constant raids and invasions.
Definition
Europe became a feudal society because......
Term
500-1500
Definition
What were the dates of the "Middle Ages" or "Medieval Period" in western Europe?
Term

Serfs

Definition
What group of people were considered to be tied to a piece of land and could not leave without the lord's permission?
Term
The people on the manor were able to provide for their needs without help from anyone outside the manor.
Definition
What does it mean to say that manors in the Middle Ages were "self-sufficient"?
Term
476
Definition
What is the accepted date for the end of the Roman Empire?
Term
A person who accepted a fief from a lord in exchange for his service.
Definition
What is a "vassal"?
Term

Food and Protection

Definition
What basic needs were people trying to satisfy in the Medieval society?
Term
98%
Definition
During the Middle Ages, what percentage of the population were serfs and peasants?
Term
A piece of land given to someone in exchange for loyalty and service
Definition
What is a "fief"?
Term
A large estate usually owned by lords or knights
Definition
What was a "manor"?
Term
A political and social system which land is usually exchanged for service
Definition
What is the definition of "feudalism"?
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