Medieval Society
In medieval Europe, which group had more power: lords or serfs?
lords
What type of large structure helped protect people during medieval wars?
Castle
What word means to come out or become visible?
emerged
What was the name of the deadly disease that spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages?
Black Death
Which word describes a message communicated without speaking: verbal or nonverbal?
Nonverbal
What system involved exchanging land and protection for loyalty and service?
Feudalism
What trained warriors helped defend kingdoms and fight in battles?
knights
What word describes a person who learns a trade from an experienced worker?
apprentice
What important religious organization had a major influence on people's lives during medieval times?
The Church
In the sentence "The workers will enlarge the castle," what does enlarge mean?
Make bigger
What kind of homes did many serfs live in?
Describe it!!
Small, simple one-room homes made of wood or mud
Who became king of England after winning the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
William the Conqueror (King William I).
What word means to repair something and return it to its earlier condition?
restore
Why were medieval towns often dangerous and unhealthy places to live?
Give 3 reasons
1. Waste in the streets spread disease
2. fires could spread easily
3. towns were too crowded
Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The knight rode across the field."
across the field.
Put these groups in order from greatest to least power: serfs, nobles, monarch.
Monarch, nobles, serfs
Why was the Magna Carta an important document in medieval England?
It limited the king's power by requiring him to follow the laws and consult with nobles before making new laws
What word means a deadly disease that spreads among many people?
Pestilence
What were two ways the growth of trade changed medieval Europe?
Towns grew, and merchants and craftsmen became an important middle class
The Greek root arch means “rule” or “leader.” What does the word monarch mean?
A king or queen who rules a kingdom.
Explain two differences between the lives of lords and serfs
Make sure to us an example about lords and serfs
Lords owned or controlled land, lived in nicer homes, and had plenty of food.
Serfs had little power, lived in simple homes, and sometimes did not have enough food.
What happened at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and why was it an important event in medieval history?
Answer: William the Conqueror defeated the English army and became King William I of England, changing who ruled the country.
What word refers to the office or authority of the pope?
papacy
Name three ways the Church influenced life during the Middle Ages
Building cathedrals, making pilgrimages, and creating illuminated manuscripts
A student says, "Life during the Middle Ages was the same for everyone."
Explain why this statement is incorrect. Include at least THREE examples involving social class, food, homes, or jobs.
Life during the Middle Ages was different depending on a person's social class. Lords had more power and often lived in large manor houses, while serfs had less freedom and lived in simple homes. Wealthy people could eat roasted meats and white bread, while villagers usually ate vegetables, grains, and soups. Lords controlled land, while serfs worked on it.