Feudalism
Feudalism was based on mutual obligations of _______________ and ________________.
loyalty and protection
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
the Anglo-Saxons and the Normans
Harold Godwinson and Duke of Normandy
Who does 'Notre Dame' honour?
the Virgin Mary
What was the average life expectancy?
31 years
Which document from 1215 established the principle that a leader's power is not arbitrary and is subject to law?
Magna Carta
A French woman who fought against the English in the 15th century
True or false: The Pope had influence over the kings of Medieval Europe
True
What was the role of knights in Medieval Europe?
To provide service and military duties to their lords.
What happened in 1066?
The Battle of Hastings
What was a vassal?
A person (like a knight) who swore loyalty to a lord in exchange for protection and often land.
Who introduced feudalism to Europe?
True or false: the Medieval church was open to new ideas and ways of practicing religion.
False
defending important locations
What year was the Magna Carta signed?
1215
What contributed to the decline of feudalism?
the Black Death, Magna Carta, increased monetary system and trade
Who called for the start of the First Crusade?
Pope Urban II
What is excommunication?
The banishment of someone from the Church
What farming technologies existed?
crop rotation
plough
irrigation
mills
What century did the Black Death occur?
14th century/1300s
a person who worked on land owned by a lord, they grew their own food but most of their labour was used to produce food and goods for the manor. they were not slaves but they were not free.
Who was Eleanor of Aquitane?
A queen of England and a queen of France, very influential in her time
What was an indulgence?
What was the role of knights in battles in Medieval Europe?
foot soldiers- thick armor and handheld weapons- trained fighters that were very effective
In what century did the Medieval period begin and end?
begin: 6th century/500s
end: 16th century/1500s