1. I define loyalty as…. A situation when loyalty was important was when….

2. Section 2.2: Western Europe During the Middle Ages 1.What did the Franks’ new style of warfare depend on? 2.Why was loyalty important to the Franks? 3.How did Charlemagne’s relationship with the Catholic Church benefit both of them? 6.Why was there a need for order after Charlemagne’s death? 4.How did Charlemagne earn the nickname, the “King Father of Europe”? 7.Who were the Vikings, and what were they best known for? 5.Define feudalism.

3. Section 2.3: Feudalism: Establishing Order Monarch/King Nobles/Lords Peasants/Serfs In the boxes with the downward pointing arrows, write an example of what each level of feudal society gave to the level beneath it. In the boxes with the upward pointing arrows, write an example of what each level of feudal society gave to the level above it. 1.Explain why some peasants, known as serfs, were said to be “tied” to the land they worked. 2.How was social class determined in the Middle Ages?

4. Section 2.3: Additional Notes

5. Section 2.4: Monarchs During Feudal Times 1.Monarchs believed in the “divine right of kings.” What does this mean? 2.Describe 2 reasons why William the Conqueror was an important monarch. a.) b.)

6. Section 2.5: Lords and Ladies During Feudal Times 1.Sketch a typical manor house in medieval Europe. Be sure to include not only the house but also the surrounding area. 2.What are 3 responsibilities the lords had in the feudal system? 3.What are 3 responsibilities of noblewomen in the feudal system? a.) b.) c.) a.) b.) c.)

7. Section 2.6: Knights During Feudal Times 1.Identify and describe the 3 stages for a boy to become a knight. Stage 1: ________ Stage 2: ________Stage 3: ________ 2.What are 3 responsibilities knights had in the feudal system? a.)b.) c.) Stage 1 description: Stage 2 description: Stage 3 description: Follow chivalry, which was…

8. Section 2.7: Peasants During Feudal Times 1.What is the difference between free peasants and serfs? 2.What are 3 responsibilities of the peasants in the feudal system? 3.What are 3 difficulties or challenges of being a peasant or serf? a.) b.) c.) a.)b.)c.)