Christianity was established in the region by the Romans, and saw the establishment of monasteries and churches in the high regions. The Frankish expansion of the Carolingian Empire and the Bavarian expansion in the eastern Alps introduced feudalism and the building of castles to support the growing number of dukedoms and kingdoms. Castello del Buonconsiglio in Trento, Italy, still has intricate frescoes, excellent examples of Gothic art, in a tower room. In Switzerland, Château de Chillon is preserved as an example of medieval architecture. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who established Christianity in the region? ANS1 Romans QSN2 What did the Frankish expansion and the Bavarian expansion introduce? ANS2 feudalism QSN3 What area still has intricate frescoes? ANS3 Castello del Buonconsiglio in Trento, Italy QSN4 What is preserved as an example of medieval architecture? ANS4 Château de Chillon