Why would a lord give a fief to his vassals?

He'd get service and loyalty in return.

Why was manorialism a good fit for the early Middle Ages in Europe?

Peasants got safety and security, lords got fame and fortune

What effect did the Vikings have on Western Europe.

They burned and looted some, but also traded and settle.

How were Germanic tribes and Romans different?

Germanics lived in small settlements without written laws

Why was chivalry good for feudal European society?

It was a break from the everyday violence and brutality

Why was Justinian's Code important outside the Byzantine Empire?

It influenced monarchs' & popes' understanding of law.

What unified the diverse Europeans?

Religious holidays celebrated in common

Why was Leo III crowning Charlemagne as Roman Emperor important?

It brought back the idea of a united Christendom.

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WH: Topic 1 A

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Why would a lord give a fief to his vassals?
He'd also give protection and support money.
He'd get paid from tournaments held on the land.
He'd get service and loyalty in return.
He encouraged better farming techniques.
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Why was manorialism a good fit for the early Middle Ages in Europe?
It required lords to treat their peasants better.
Eventually peasants became independent, lords gave up power
It led to trade among peasants and more wealth for lords.
Peasants got safety and security, lords got fame and fortune
3
What happened in Western Europe after Rome fell?
invaders caused chaos
traders and merchants became wealthy
classical learning flourished
urban populations soared
4
What effect did the Vikings have on Western Europe.
They burned and looted everything.
They mixed with Charlemagne's people, strengthening his rule
They colonized N America while attacking NEEuropean trade
They burned and looted some, but also traded and settle.
5
How were Germanic tribes and Romans different?
Germanic kings were chosen via a death match
Germanics lived in large cities with one centralized govt
Germanics lived in small settlements without written laws
Romans stayed near Rome, Germanic tribes traveled to trade
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Why was chivalry good for feudal European society?
It was a break from the everyday violence and brutality
It led to women being allowed to be soldiers.
It guaranteed legal equality for both lords and vassals.
It required captured peasants to be treated fairly.
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Why was Constantinople's location important?
on a strait near trade routes
far away from trade routes and enemies
next to a lake and between deserts
Situated near a river and mountains
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Why was Justinian's Code important outside the Byzantine Empire?
It promoted world-wide trade networks.
It made it easier for Byzantines to understand Roman law.
It influenced monarchs' & popes' understanding of law.
It showed European monarchs how to have strong alliances.
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What unified the diverse Europeans?
Required payment of tithes to the Catholic Church
Universal usage and understanding of Latin
Religious pilgrimages and holy relics
Religious holidays celebrated in common
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Why was Leo III crowning Charlemagne as Roman Emperor important?
It brought back the idea of a united Christendom.
It led to the decline of Latin throughout Europe.
It led to popes and emperors working closely together.
It unified the Eastern and Western Churches.

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