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What were the initial targets of Viking raids during their invasions?

  • Castles
  • Farms
  • Military bases
  • Monasteries (correct)

Which regions did the Vikings primarily originate from?

  • Greece, Italy, and Egypt
  • Germany, France, and Spain
  • Norway, Sweden, and Denmark (correct)
  • Ireland, England, and Scotland

What were some of the activities the Vikings engaged in apart from raiding?

  • Fishing and hunting
  • Mercenary work
  • Farming, trading, and exploring (correct)
  • Building empires

What was a significant outcome of Viking travel in Russia?

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Where did the Vikings establish a short-lived colony around the year 1000?

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What was the primary impact of Charlemagne's death on Western Europe?

<p>The emergence of feudalism as a new system of life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group invaded Western Europe from the east, impacting its stability?

<p>Magyars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did feudalism provide order in a time of chaos after Charlemagne's empire?

<p>Through a system of land ownership and obligations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What economic system arose alongside feudalism, creating self-sufficient units?

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What effect did invasions from Muslim soldiers have on Europe?

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At what age was a boy typically sent to train to become a knight?

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What was a key part of the chivalric code expected of knights?

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What type of armor did early medieval knights commonly wear?

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What was typically located at the center of a medieval manor?

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What primary role did peasants have in their daily life?

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Who was responsible for collecting taxes on the manor?

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Which of the following weapons was NOT commonly used by knights in battle?

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What benefit did peasants receive from the lord's land?

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What was a fief in medieval Europe?

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What was a common reason for peasants rarely leaving the manor?

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What was the primary role of peasants on a medieval manor?

<p>To produce goods and services for the lord (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes serfs from other peasants on a manor?

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How did life on a manor restrict the freedoms of peasants?

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What was a common activity for peasants during planting and harvest times?

<p>Working longer hours on the lord's land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did peasants contribute to their local community?

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What role did local lords assume during the early Middle Ages?

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What did vassals receive in exchange for their loyalty and service to lords?

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What feature of castles made them fortresses during wartime?

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In the feudal system, who primarily worked the land?

<p>Peasants and serfs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did feudalism impact loyalty among the social classes?

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What was a fief in the feudal system?

<p>An estate granted to vassals by their lords. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group was primarily responsible for granting land to knights?

<p>Lords and vassals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the castles built by lords?

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Flashcards

Feudalism

A system of political and social order in medieval Europe where loyalty and land ownership were exchanged for protection.

Charlemagne's Empire

A large and unified territory in Europe that provided political stability until its collapse.

Invasions in Medieval Europe

Attacks on Europe from various directions: Magyars (East), Muslims (South & East), and Vikings.

Manorialism

A system of economic organization in medieval Europe based on self-sufficient estates called manors.

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Medieval Invaders

Groups like the Magyars, Muslims, and Vikings who posed a threat to Western Europe's stability.

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Viking Invasions

Attacks by Scandinavian people on Western Europe, primarily targeting monasteries and villages, starting in the late 700s.

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Viking Targets

Monasteries were often targeted because they were wealthy and poorly defended, but Vikings also looted and burned farms and villages.

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Viking Exploration

Vikings were not just raiders but also explorers who sailed throughout the North Atlantic and even reached the Mediterranean Sea.

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Viking Settlements

Vikings established colonies in North America and settled in regions like England, Ireland, France, and Russia, blending with local populations.

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Viking Trade Routes

Viking travel in Russia helped open up trade routes between southwest Asia and Western Europe.

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Knight Training

Young boys destined to become knights were sent to their lord's castle for years of training, learning to fight, ride horses, and pledge loyalty.

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Chivalry Code

Knights were expected to follow a code of conduct called chivalry, emphasizing bravery, loyalty, generosity, and fair fighting in battle.

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Knights' Armor

Knights wore armor for protection in battle, evolving from chain mail (linked metal rings) to heavier plate armor (solid metal) throughout the Middle Ages.

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Medieval Warfare

Medieval lords and vassals viewed warfare as a way of life, constantly battling for power. Knights fought on horseback using weapons like swords, axes, lances, and spears.

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Manor System

The medieval economy centered around manors, agricultural estates owned by lords, with surrounding fields, forests, and villages where peasants worked.

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Manor Life

The daily activities and routines of people living and working on a manor in the Middle Ages

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Peasant Responsibilities

Peasants on a manor were responsible for growing their own food, raising livestock, and providing labor services to the lord

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Lord's Wife's Role

In early medieval manors, the lord's wife managed the household and was often educated in various subjects

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Bailiff's Duties

The bailiff collected taxes, kept financial records, and acted as a judge when the lord was absent

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Reeve's Role

The reeve, elected by villagers, oversaw maintenance and supervised peasant work

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What are serfs?

Serfs were peasants legally bound to work on a lord's land. They couldn't leave without permission and were often transferred with the land if ownership changed.

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What did peasants do on the manor?

Peasants worked the land, growing crops for their lord, tending animals, and making other goods for the manor. They often worked 2-3 days per week for the lord, longer during planting and harvest.

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What was manor life like?

Peasants lived and worked on the manor, but some things they needed were from nearby market towns. While they worked together, many stayed their whole lives on the same land.

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How did the manor protect peasants?

Living within the manor provided some protection against invaders. Peasants worked together, and the lord had knights for defense.

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How was peasant freedom limited on the manor?

Serfs couldn't leave the manor without the lord's permission. They were tied to the land, and their lives were controlled by the lord.

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What was the main problem in the early Middle Ages?

Kings and emperors were too weak to protect their people from invasions, leaving them vulnerable to the Magyars, Muslims, and Vikings.

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Who took over the responsibility for protection?

Powerful local lords stepped in to protect people's homes, leading to the development of the feudal system.

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What was the core agreement in feudalism?

Powerful lords granted land (fiefs) to lesser lords (vassals), and in return, vassals promised their loyalty and service.

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What did a fief include?

A fief could be very large and included not only land but also towns, buildings, and peasants who worked the land.

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What did lords build for defense?

Castles were fortresses with high walls, towers, and drawbridges, providing a safe haven during conflicts.

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Who took shelter in castles during conflicts?

Local peasants sought refuge behind castle walls during times of war, relying on the lord for protection.

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How did the king benefit from feudalism?

The king gained a loyal army from his vassals who were obligated to provide soldiers, money, and food for the king's own defense.

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What was the basic structure of feudal society?

The king granted land to lords who, in turn, granted land to vassals. Peasants worked the land and owed loyalty to the lord.

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