10 Questions
What was the practice that linked the kings of France to the people?
Vassalage
What did the lord have absolute control over as part of the 'vassalage' relationship?
Coining money
What did the nobleman promise to the king during the 'vassalage' ritual?
To provide military protection
Which rulers are referred to as 'the new monarchs' by historians?
Henry VII in England
What significant changes did the new monarchs introduce in their respective countries?
Establishment of standing armies and a permanent bureaucracy
What allowed the kings to increase their control over their subjects?
Dissolution of the feudal system and slow economic growth
What was as significant for Europe as the economic changes that were occurring?
Military advancements
What characterized feudalism in western Europe during the ninth to eleventh centuries?
Agricultural production around castles and manor houses
Which event marked the beginning of the ninth century in western and central Europe?
Establishment of the empire of Charlemagne
What was the impact of the disintegration of the Roman Empire in the west on urban centers in Europe?
They were slowly adapted to the administrative requirements and needs of established kingdoms
Explore the consequences of the disintegration of the Roman Empire in the west and how it affected urban centers, administrative structures, and kingdoms in Europe. Understand the adaptation of remains to the needs of established tribes and the growth of commercial and urban centers over time.
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