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How were Jewish people generally treated in Europe during the Middle Ages?
They were often killed, exiled, or forced to convert
How did trade change the European economy and culture?
More money, goods, and ideas were spread. More people were able to take different jobs
How did the Black Death reach Europe from Asia?
Traders and trading ships
What is one downside of being a knight?
Armor is heavy and uncomfortable OR you have to pay for your own armor
Why did the Vikings eventually start trading with Europeans?
Because it was more profitable than killing them OR because they converted to Christianity
What are guilds?
Organizations of people in a specific job - i.e the bakers' guild
What was the Black Death?
A pandemic that killed thousands of people all over Europe
What role did Jewish people usually play in Medieval society?
Bankers, merchants, and moneylenders
Who were the Vikings?
Warriors from Northern Europe
Why did people choose to join the Crusades?
They wanted to become a knight, they wanted riches and adventure, they wanted their sins to be forgiven, etc...
Why did the European kings and Christian Popes fight during the Middle Ages?
They both wanted to be the most powerful in Europe
How did Feudalism benefit all classes during the Middle Ages?
They were forced to rely on one another for land, food, and protection
Why was the Christian church so powerful in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Because everyone was highly religious
What does 'Crusade' mean?
A holy mission or quest
How did the Common Law and Magna Carta centralize England?
By ensuring that everyone, from king to peasant, had to obey the same laws
How were the Vikings able to launch surprise attacks on European villages?
They had long, narrow boats that could sail the rivers.
Where is the country of France located in the world?
Western Europe
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
To conquer Jerusalem from the Muslims OR to get the knights out of Europe
How did France and England become individually centralized?
They each united under one king
Why were people unable to protect themselves from the Black Death?
They did not understand how it was spread