| Question | Answer |
| What are some examples of Western Europe's climate? | warm and moist |
| When did the Middle Ages begin? | After the fall of the Roman Empire around 1500 |
| Who ruled present-day France and Germany during 530 | the Franks |
| What did Charles Martel do during 717? | He reunited the Frankish lands |
| Who was Pepin the Short? | He was the first leader of a new dynasty. |
| Why was Charlemegnae important | He expanded his realm and built a Christian Empire |
| Why did Charlemegnae rule alone | the government was weak |
| St.Patrick was an important missionary that spread Christiananity to what part of Europe? | Ireland |
| What did Christiananity teach about human nature? | It taught that they are weak and sinful |
| Who invaded Europe that was in search for loot, more land, and better climate? | Vikings |
| How did Christiananity spread through Europe? | with the teachings of missionaries and the help from monks and nuns |
| What is a fief? | a grant of land to a loyal person |
| What was the order of power for the feudal system? | On the top were kings,nobles/churchmen, Knights, peasent farmers |
| Who were Serfs? | peasent farmers legally tied to the lord's land and couldn't leave |
| Who lived in the manors? | Lords, Nobelwomen, women who pun cloth, carpenters and blacksmiths |
