Kingdom Life
In the Middle Ages, who was at the very top of the social hierarchy and ruled the land?
King
Who were the people that fought and trained to protect land and nobles?
Knights
In what year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1066
What does the word emerge mean?
It means to come into view. The sun emerged from the horizon.
What word describes the system where lords gave land and protection in exchange for service and loyalty?
Fuedalism
Which group included merchants and craftsmen and grew more important because of trade?
Who became King of England as a result of the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror (William 1 of England)
The pope leads the church through the papacy, what does the word papacy mean?
The papacy is the office of the pope, who is the leader of the church
On the social-house diagram, two arrows show "Protection" down and "Loyalty" up. Which group gave protection and which group gave loyalty?
The Lords and nobles provided protections, serfs and vassals gave loyalty.
How was life different for lords compared to serfs?
Lords owned and controlled land and lived in manor houses with plenty of food; serfs lived in simple one-room houses, sometimes did not have enough to eat, and had little power
What important document required the king to follow the country's laws and consult nobles?
Magna Carta
Who is an apprentice?
Name two problems that happened when many people moved into towns during the Middle Ages.
Diseases spread and there were more fires.
What two things were needed because of rivalries between neighbors and wars with other nations?
Elaborate castles and trained knights
What is the Magna Carta?
Magna Carta required the king to follow the country’s laws and speak with nobles before making new laws. Magna Carta is widely considered one of the most important documents in English history.
What does the word pestilence mean?
A deadly and rapid spreading disease.
Explain how trade and growing towns changed where people lived and the types of jobs that became more common.
Many people moved from manors to towns; a middle class of merchants and craftsmen grew; towns received charters (town governance grew)
Describe the role of the Church in medieval society.
The Church built cathedrals, inspired pilgrimages, produced illuminated manuscripts, and influenced laws and daily life
Describe one way the Battle of Hastings changed history and one effect of Magna Carta on kings.
William of Normandy became King of England; Magna Carta limited the king’s power and required consultation with nobles (king must follow laws)
The matriarch could led the country if her husband died. What is a matriarch?
The woman who is the head of a family.