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What period came after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Middle Ages
Who were called “barbarians” by the Romans?
People without Roman culture
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
The Church
What was the name of the system based on land and loyalty?
Feudalism
Who worked the land in the feudal system?
Peasants
What did a vassal give to a lord?
Loyalty and military help
What was the center of protection in feudal life?
The castle
Who lived in monasteries and copied books?
Monks
What is a fief?
A piece of land
Who was at the top of the feudal pyramid?
The King
What building protected people from attacks?
Castle
What was the job of a knight?
To protect people
What did peasants give to the lord?
Work and part of their crops
Did people believe the Church had spiritual power?
Yes
What did monks preserve?
Books and knowledge
Who ruled small territories in the Middle Ages?
Lords
