There was no single political system in use in Europe during the Middle Ages, though most countries were monarchies.
Most medieval monarchies had a crown left to a single heir, usually, but not always, the eldest son.
There were hereditary monarchies, in which the kingdom was divided among the heirs when the king died. The Kingdom of the Franks is one example.
There were monarchies in which the monarch was elected. The Holy Roman Empire was one of these.
There were feudal monarchies, in which the central government was weak and the local lords strong. The Kingdom of France was like this for much of its medieval existence.
Some medieval governments tended toward being absolute monarchies, in which the king had all the power, though most of these came along after the Middle Ages.
The Byzantine Empire retained the old Roman senatorial system until the 13th century.
Iceland had a parliament whose seats were possessions a person could sell or leave to his heirs.
There were monarchies other than kingdoms and empires, Catalonia, which headed by a count until one of the counts decided he was really a king. For much of the Middle Ages, most of Wales was like this as well.
There was a territory headed by the Pope, called the Papal States.
There were kingdoms that were no bigger than counties. The early medieval Kingdom of Kent is an example.
There were independent republics, such as the Republic of Venice and the Republic of Genoa.
Within some of the countries, there were many different political systems in use. In The Holy Roman Empire, there were kingdoms, counties of various types, free cities with republican governments and others.
The 'middle ages' is also known as the 'medieval period'.
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Middle Age
Charlemagne's rule significantly impacted medieval Europe by uniting much of the continent under a centralized authority, fostering a sense of cultural and political cohesion. His promotion of education and the arts, known as the Carolingian Renaissance, helped preserve classical knowledge and laid the groundwork for the European intellectual revival. Additionally, Charlemagne's establishment of a feudal system strengthened local governance while also spreading Christianity, which played a crucial role in shaping European identity during the Middle Ages. His legacy influenced the political landscape for centuries, ultimately leading to the formation of modern European states.
the kings crusade was the 3rd Crusade.
Feudalism
No, it was known as "Feudalism".
social structure
Feudalism is generally accepted as having been the predominant system of organization following the fall of the Roman Empire (the end of slavery) and the beginning of the mercantile traditions in (roughly) the 15th century, following the Black Death and resultant peasant-labour shortage.
Federal System
This political system is known as absolutism. Sometimes absolutist governments can turn into dictatorships.
The political system that Italy has is known democratic. This has been the system in use since June 2, 1946 when it became a democratic republic.
The practice of giving government jobs to friends and political supporters was known as the spoils system.
The spoils system.
The medieval political and social system based on agriculture is known as feudalism. This system was characterized by the exchange of land for military service, where lords granted land to vassals in return for their loyalty and support. Peasants, or serfs, worked the land and provided agricultural produce, sustaining the economy and the social hierarchy. Feudalism dominated Europe during the Middle Ages, shaping its political and social structures.
Yes it is true. Lords and Vassals were part of the social, political, and economic organization known as feudalism or the manorial system.
The Taliban is a political group in the Middle East that is known for their extreme violence. In the past they have ruled in Afghanistan and Pakistan.