Feudalism
Define Feudalism?
A political and economical system where power and land were organized through a network of duties.
What organisms were responsible for the spread of the Bubonic Plague?
Fleas and Rats
Why were farms not taken care of during the black death?
Lots of serfs and peasants died which led to farms not being harvested or tended to
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo DaVinci
What are the 5 main social classes of feudalism?
Kings, lords(nobles), knights, peasants, serfs
What were the first symptoms of the plague?
Aching Limbs and Swollen Lymph Nodes
What social class of the feudal system was affected the most by the Black Death?
Peasants/Serfs
What time period was it?
14th-17th centuries
Who was the famous English poet and author from the late, norther Renaissance?
William Shakespeare
What event caused Feudalism to end?
The Black Death
What island in the Mediterranean Sea did the plague make its debut?
Sicily
What theme became more prominent in artwork and culture during and after the Bubonic Plague?
Death and Suffering
What are the meanings of Humanism and Secularism?
Humanism is the belief that Humans are the center of the universe and important.
Secularism is the belief that life in of itself is important rather than religion or the afterlife.
who was called the father of humanism?
Petrarch!
What led to the creation of feudalism in medieval Europe?
The collapse of the Roman Empire (RIP)
What are 2-3 treatments doctors used to treat the plague?
Bloodletting, Herbs and Spices, Medicinal potions, Vinegar, Herbal cream, Citrus fruits/fruit juice, Live chickens.
How did the Black Death lead to the renaissance?
by destroying feudalism and changing perspectives of surviving Europeans
Explain how the Medici family supported the renaissance.
They funded artists, built a library for public works, collected manuscripts to fill the library, created a school and garden for artists, allowed young artists to stay in their home and supported many philosophers and scientists in their studies.
Who painted the School of Athens?
Raphael Santi!
What was the primary purpose of the feudal system?
To keep those with power in power and provide local protection/order when central governments are weak.
How did the Bubonic Plague cause the collapse of feudalism in Europe? (Detailed Response Expected)
The surviving peasants/serfs of the plague acquired higher wages from lords. With their money, the peasants/serfs built up what would become the Middle Class, resulting in Europe’s economic reform.
How did people’s thoughts about religion change over time during the Black Death?
They lost trust in the church and god.
How did the Bubonic plague lead to the Renaissance?
the bubonic plague created a need for workers, letting wages rise and allowing a middle class to form. People had more time on their hands, and could indulge in other interests like science, art, writing, and philosophies.
Name two important astronomers from the Renaissance.
Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei