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Feudalism was the dominant social system in Europe in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service. Who were the vassals in this system?
Feudalism was the dominant social system in Europe in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service. Who were the vassals in this system?
- The Crown
- The peasants
- The nobles (correct)
- The serfs
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe adopted feudalism primarily to ensure what?
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe adopted feudalism primarily to ensure what?
- Military protection (correct)
- Social equality
- Religious freedom
- Economic prosperity
Who was Charlemagne and what was one of his notable characteristics?
Who was Charlemagne and what was one of his notable characteristics?
- A skilled politician
- A great warrior (correct)
- A famous knight
- A religious leader
What did the peasants (villeins or serfs) owe their lord in exchange for living on his land?
What did the peasants (villeins or serfs) owe their lord in exchange for living on his land?
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What was one of the reasons Europe fell to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire?
What was one of the reasons Europe fell to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire?
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