Topic 5 - Medieval Europe

Question 1

Why were there no large empires in Europe in the medieval times?

Answer 1

Rome had collapsed (500 BC)
The Barbarians invaded Western Europe
The Vikings raided cities in Europe
Basically, there was so much invasion that there was not one centralized power.

Question 2

What was the main political and economic system?

Answer 2

Feudalism

Question 3

Define Feudalism

Answer 3

A system of government and social hierarchy
Most power: King, Nobles, Knights, Peasants. Least Power
The Kings, Nobles, and knights all owned land but the peasants did all the farming

Question 4

What institution became the most powerful during this time?

Answer 4

The Catholic Church

Question 5

What was the most dominate religion in Europe during this time?

Answer 5

Christianity

Question 6

True or False: Most people in Medieval Europe were religious

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What two main powers fought for power?

Answer 7

Feudal knights and the church