The Medieval Ages was a long period between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance. The Middle Ages had 3 periods within it: the early, middle, and late Middle Ages. The Middle Ages were a period of great expansion with changes and advancements in the economy, gothic architecture, political conflicts, Christianity, and the emergence of national identity. The Medieval Ages were split into 3 smaller periods: the early, central or high, and late medieval ages.  The early Medieval Ages can be defined by the rise of feudalism and the decline of education and ideas. The central Medieval Ages can be characterized by the expansion of economy and territory between European nations. Lastly, the late Medieval Ages are recognized as the worst time in medieval Europe. The end of the Middle Ages was full of war, famine, and the plague. The Middle Ages came to a close with the Renaissance which brought advancements in language and the arts alongside a reignitement of education.

Feudalism had a major role in the Middle Ages. The feudal system stems from the need for protection, it was like a transaction from the peasants to the lords. At the bottom were the serfs and peasants. They would work the land and share their produce with the lords. The lords would watch over the land and tax the people because they were providing protection for them. The king is at the top of the feudal system. He would give out land to loyal lords and vessels. The king would get most of the taxes that the lords collected and spend that money on the military, the needs of the country, and their personal spending. One problem of the feudal system was the fact that the classes were very divided and unequal. Feudalism was a large part of the daily lives of the people of medieval Europe.