Question

Which conditions characterized early medieval Europe? Select all that apply.

1decline in power of the Christian clergy

2interdependence of lords and vassals

3investment in foreign wars to protect pilgrims

4existence of large rural serf population

5construction of new roads connecting the East and the West

Answer 1

Options 1 and 2 are correct. :D

Answer 2

The rural serf population provided intense labor for the elites. They were able to use the land due to their labor. If the land were ever sold, the serf’s were tied with the land and became a part of the purchase.