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The Middle Ages ^.^
Medieval Europe, 9th grade global history
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define fief. | Land given to a knight in exchange for protection. |
| Define Feudalism. | A system that helped people to survive the breakdown of central government during the Middle Ages, protecting them from violence and to provide basic economic needs |
| What was the Magna Carta and who signed it? | Signed by King John in 1215 AD, also called the "Great Charter", and limited the monarch's power. It was an important step for future democratic movements. |
| Who was William the Conqueror? | Norman king who defeated the Anglo-Saxon king, making him the first Norman king of England. |