Misc
Feudalism is based on
Obligations or Loyalties
Lords are also called...
Nobles
Tell us everything you know about Vassals/Knights.
Given land by the Nobles Returned Military service when demanded by the King
What is a crusade?
A religious war.
Monestary
Feudalism is a __________ and ___________system.
Political and Economic
Knights are also called...
Vassals.
Tell us everything you know about Serfs/Peasants.
Given land by Knights Provided the Knight with free labor, food and service Had no rights Not allowed to leave the Manor
What religions were involved in the Crusades?
The Muslims and Christians.
Nobility
How many rulers are there in Feudalism?
1. (King/Emperor)
Peasants are also called...
Serfs
What was the main place of community life in the middle ages?
The church.
Opened ____________ for Europe during the Middle Ages.
Trade.
Military blockade of bombardment - attack of the Castle
Siege
What caused Feudalism to begin?
The invasion of Europe by 3 groups of people
How does the king try and control land?
Through agreements. In return he gives them land They had to swear an oath to the King in return
Where did people celebrate holidays?
The church.
Who was Saladin, the Muslim ruler who fought against Richard the Lionheart? Where was Richard from?
Sultan of Egypt and Syria
England/Great Britain
What caused the death of 1/3 - 1/2 of all Europeans?
The Plague - Bubonic Plague
Who are the 3 invading groups and what were they after?
Vikings - loot treasure
Magyars - humans to sell as slaves
Muslims - Land to conquer and Convert to Islam
Tell us everything you know about Nobles/Lords!
Leased land from the King (the manor), and had total control over it To the King: pay rent (tax) and provide the King with Knights for military service Very rich
What is a "tithe?"
When you give 10% of your income to the church.
What was King Richard the Lionheart fighting against the Muslims for - 2 things
Jerusalem back to the Christians
The part of the cross of Jesus that the Muslims had
What made Europeans especially vulnerable to die from the plague? (3)
Famine, Poverty, Poor Health