Feudal Europe

Question 1

1A-a period of instanblility

Answer 1

In the 10th century, a series of invasions cause instability in Europe. They were made from vikings,Muslims and Hungarians.

Question 2

1A-a period of instability2.

Answer 2

Because the kings couldn’t ensure the security, they had to hely on nobles the defence of the population estabilling a system of personal relationships: vassalage

Question 3

1A- a period of instability3.

Answer 3

People trusted in powerful nobles who built castles and had armies, to be protected. In exchange,they became serfs.

Question 4

1B-vassalage, the Basis of Feudalism.

Answer 4

Vassalage is a pledge of allegiance.

Question 5

1B- vassalage,the Basis of Feudalism2.

Answer 5

The ceremony had 2 parts:

• Homage: the vassal knelt before the king promised to be loyal and help him.
• Investiture: the king gave a fiefdom to a vassal.

Question 6

1B-vassalage,the Basis of Feudalism3.

Answer 6

The fiefdom could be inheredited and also transfered to lesser the nobles.

Question 7

1C- a stratified society.

Answer 7

The society in the Middle Ages was unequal. It was divided into different small groups, into which people were born and remained for life.