Medieval Europe 1
Religion that vast majority pracitised.
Christianity
What did people think caused The Plague in Medieval Europe?
God's punishment
Bad smells
Bad air
What increased between Europe and Asia because of the Crusades.
Trade
Why did the vikings end? (one reason)
A few right answers
The rise of Christianity
Parts of Europe made stronger defenses. The Vikings could not keep up with these
Political changes such as centralising their governance rather than have multiple
Economic shifts like moving away from raiding to a more stable option
Military defeats, especially the Battle of Hastings.
What are ideas that went against the teachings of the church?
Heresy.
A political and social system of the Middle Ages in which powerful nobles gave land to lesser nobles in exchange for service and loyalty.
Feudalism
In Medieval Europe, monks lived here to practice a life of prayer, worship, and study.
Monastery
How long did the crusades last?
200 years
What are the 4 classes in Medieval Europe?
King, Lord, Knights, Peasants
What is The Black Death another name for?
The plague!
Peasants who lived and worked on the land belonging to a lord or vassal.
Serfs
The plague was caused by...
fleas on rats
Military expeditions from Christian Europe to Palestine between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Crusades
Kings divided their land into big plots called....
Fiefs
What building usually was in the center of every Medieval town?
The church.
Lessor nobles who received land and protection in exchange for their loyalty and service.
Vassals
What was one positive about the plague in Europe during the 1300's?
Serfs earned more money and ended feudalism.
What geographic features played a key role in trade and communication throughout Europe. 3 things
Rivers, seas, and oceans
What was the MOST important reason for why people joined the Crusades?
They would be forgiven of ALL sins.
What is the correct order of the power of the church from least to most powerful?
Parish Priest, Bishop, Archbishop, Cardinals, Pope