onasteries were used in Europe as religious communities formed by monks. These monks tried to preserve the ancient roman ideas as well as church writings, even after the fall of Rome. At the time, the king of the Franks, Clovis, was leading the Franks into Christianity.

ngland, at the time, started using the feudal system. The lord gave vassals land in return for military and other services. The feudal society also consisted of knights. They aspired to a code of conduct called chivalry. Hierarchy also played a role in feudal Europe. Slaves were at the bottom of this society and they would usually turn into serfs.

n 1100 several castles were already built. It was a home for nobles but also a protective place to go to during a battle. When men were at war, the women took over the manor and took care for everyone in the castle.

uropeans learned Christianity from the power of the church. Kings and popes fought for power. In the meantime, the people tried to live their lives according to the principles of the church. This age was known as the Age of Faith.

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