Roles
Which feudal class had (by far) the largest population in feudal society, but also had the fewest rights and privileges'?
Serfs
Explain why the knights became OBSOLETE (and lost all of their power at the end of feudalism
New professional armies and technology (guns)
Who gained power as a result of the BLACK DEATH and why?
Serfs: So many died, that those who remained demanded more rights
What were the sacred Roman Catholic rites that medieval Christians believed were necessary for salvation? These were VERY important in a person's life
Sacraments
Feudal manors collapsed, this led to the rise of __________ _________
Nation States
Which feudal class swore loyalty and protection to the nobles and were highly trained in combat?
Knights
What is the NOBLE's MAIN source of power?
LAND
What was the MAIN motivation for people to join the Crusades?
Forgiveness of sins
Name THREE Islamic contributions
Chess, Polo, Astronomy, Zoology, Algebra, Chemistry, Textiles, Mosques, Calligraphy, Medical Science,
What new social class emerged after the end of feudalism?
Merchants
religious leaders
Clergy
Who GAINED and who LOST power as a result of the CRUSADES
Nobles and Knights - LOSE POWER
Serfs and King - GAIN POWER
The middle ages was the middle of what?
Fall of Rome and the Renaissance
How were serfs affected by the Crusades?
They left the manor! They were freed from serfdom!
What FOUR new nations came out of feudalism's collapse?
Which class was responsible for uniting the kingdom?
King
Explain why the clergy LOST power after the BLACK DEATH
Many had faith that the church would be able to stop the plague. When they weren't able to, people began to lose their faith
3. How did the plague get to Europe in the first place?
Rats/fleas
A lack of sanitation and medical knowledge
Trade routes
What was a major consequence of the Crusades?
(Other than death or anything power related)
Trade Routes!
What bonded new nations together?
Language
Which feudal class owned the land?
Nobles
Explain WHY the kings GAINED power after the Hundred Years' War.
National unity - The King was head of the nation
New professional armies that the king controlled
What was the MOST IMPORTANT building on the manor?
What would this building be used for?
Church: Religious services, center of town, markets, plays, and as a place of education
3 Part Question:
1. Who started the Crusades?
2. During the Crusades, the Christians and Muslims fought over control of what?
2. Who was ultimately successful in the Crusades?
1. Christian West (Pope Urban II)
2. The "Holy Land"
3. The Islamic East
Explain how the MANOR was self suficient?
Serfs worked the land, used wood from the forest, and water from streams. They had all the animals they needed, produced their own food and clothing. Knights protected the land. The church on the manor helped to bond everyone together.,