Questions and Answers
What was the dominant social system in Europe during the medieval period?
What led to the collapse of the Roman Empire around 500-600 CE?
Who became the ruler of the Franks and tried to create an empire around 800 CE?
Why did kings need local support despite ruling large amounts of land?
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Who was vested with power and authority in the feudal system?
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Study Notes
Overview of Feudalism
- Feudalism was a dominant social system in Europe during the medieval period.
- It was a system in which the king shared power with the nobility in return for military service.
Rise of Feudalism
- The Roman Empire collapsed around 500-600 CE due to rebellions and environmental changes.
- Charlemagne became the ruler of the Franks in 800 CE and attempted to create an empire.
- By 1000 CE, the empire became the Holy Roman Empire, ruled by the Roman Catholic Church and powerful royal houses.
- Feudalism was established as the ideal system of the time during this period.
Reasons for Feudalism
- Kings needed local support to rule large amounts of land and diverse populations.
- Distributing land among powerful rulers allowed kings to conquer more land while freeing themselves from daily kingdom management.
- The Church was vested with power and authority, and in return, it supported the ruler and told the people that God had chosen them.
Time Period of Feudalism
- The term "feudalism" was first used in the 16th century to describe the system that existed before the revolution.
- Historians in France used "feudalism" to contrast with the new age of revolution.
Feudal System
- Nobility allowed common people to use their land in return for money and services.
- Life in the feudal system involved a complex web of relationships between the king, nobility, and common people.
Where Did Feudalism Prevail?
- Feudalism prevailed in Europe during the medieval period.
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Explore the rise and fall of Feudalism, its impact on European politics, and life in the Feudal system. Learn about the dominant social trend in medieval Europe, where the king shared power with nobility in return for military service.
