The Early Middle Ages Quiz!

A fief, which a lord would give his vassal, is best described how?

This King of the Franks would be given the title "Emperor of the Romans"

Peasants paying to control land on feudal estates is called what?

What did the Franks do to win approval of their newly conquered Roman population?

Occupations organize into these, to protect their interests and train the next generation

These important avenues for trade re-appear and re-connect Europe to the world

Kings in far away cities didn't have strong control, what system develops in most of Europe?

Which of these do we NOT hear as a name for the period from 500-1300 CE?

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Europe falls into a period marked by what?

Originally created by Peter to be in charge of the church in Rome, this becomes very powerful

This group threatened Europe from the South, ruling Spain for 700 years adding to its culture

For commoners and nobles alike, what is the center of the day to day lives?

What type of person became a knight?

How were the Germanic tribes who took over Europe different than the Romans?

These brutal sea raiders reconnected parts of Europe through trade and explored North America

Having a large fief meant what if you were a lord?

What happens towards the end of the late Middle Ages?

A knight refusing to attack a defenseless opponent, this is an example of what?

What is the danger of calling this period the "Dark Ages"

People who took the Benedictine oath to dedicate themselves to Christ they would go live here