Feudalism

Feudalism is a system in medieval Europe (9th–15th century) where __________ = loyalty & military service.

land

Manorialism refers to the __________ side of feudalism, characterized by self-sufficient manors ruled by lords and worked by serfs.

economic

The Black Death, occurring from 1347 to 1351, was a plague that reduced __________, weakening feudal relationships.

population

During feudalism, __________ were monarchs who owned all land and granted it to nobles for military support.

Kings

Nobles were also known as __________ and vassals, who pledged loyalty to kings in exchange for land.

Lords

The Crusades were military campaigns that resulted in new wealth and ideas, ultimately __________ feudal ties.

reducing

The feudal hierarchy consisted of four main classes: Kings, Nobles, __________, and Peasants.

Knights

Peasants were divided into serfs bound to the land and __________ who owned small plots of land.

free peasants

The decline of feudalism was influenced by the population decrease caused by the __________.

Black Death

After the fall of the Roman Empire, chaos led to the rise of __________ as a system of order and protection.

feudalism

The __________ and Magyar invasions increased the need for protection, resulting in more feudal relationships.

Viking

The rise of towns and trade contributed to a shift to a __________ economy, reducing the role of feudalism.

money

Powerful monarchs gaining central control contributed to the __________ of feudal lords.

declining influence

Feudalism spanned from the __________ to the 15th century in Europe.

9th century

Main classes of feudalism included Kings, Nobles, Knights, and __________.

Peasants