Feudalism
Protection
The crusades were also referred to as this
The Holy Wars
One main feature of the Byzantine empire was the development of this
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
During Western Rome's struggles, this entity provided a sense of unity, stability and order.
The Church
During Justinian's rule, this broke out and killed millions.
The Bubonic Plague
In Western Europe, Feudalism developed after these events
Repeated invasions
The impact of the Crusades caused this between Europe and Asia
Increased trade between them
Justinian built this - representing the close relationship between church and state
The Hagia Sophia
2 immediate results from the fall of the Roman empire
Period of economic disorder and a weak central government
A Roman emperor moved the capital eastward to this city
Constantinople
The primary characteristic of feudal society in Europe.
an exchange of land for services
capture the Holy Land from Islamic rulers
Opposing opinion of Christian theology led to the split of these two religions.
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christianity
A vassal or knight is expected to show loyalty to their king by doing this
In medieval Europe, primary centers for farming were located here
On manors (self-sufficient farming estates)
What do the caste system in India and the Feudal system have in common?
A division of society broken up into hereditary social classes.
How did the crusades impact the end of the medieval era in Europe?
Trade was revived leading to the end of the manorial system.
A significant achievement of Cyril and Methodius of the Byzantine empire was this
The spread of Orthodox Christianity among the Slavs.
One way the spread of black death affected serfdom within the manor system due to the loss of population was this
Allowed serf to leave the manor to seek employment
The land granted to a vassal in exchange for loyalty
Barbarian attacks on the Roman Empire
This person called for the first crusade causing a brief unity between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church
Pope Urban II
These were outposts for missionary work and worked diligently with local communities
Monasteries
Catholic monasteries of Western Rome provided these 4 things
1. Provided care for the sick
2. Preserved important manuscript
3. Taught farming techniques
4. Maintained schools
During the medieval era, this group dominated the social structure
Land owning aristocracies