Feudalism
What was the main unifying force in Europe during the middle ages?
The Catholic Church
The code of conduct for samurai in Japan was called ___________
What is an archipelago?
A series of islands.
Primary source came from the time period, secondary source is written after the time period.
Name one of the three other states in which Mrs. Mendez has lived
Mississippi, Texas, New York
Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities were known as ____
monks
Wealthy landowners in Japan were known as
daimyo
What is a serf?
A peasant who is bound to the land and works it in exchange for protection.
Economic problems -- inflation, high taxes
Hired soldiers -- not loyal to Rome
Invaders -- being invaded from all sides
Instability -- lots of rulers in a short period of time.
How old is Mrs. Mendez's son turning this weekend?
4
What was the main cause for the rise of feudalism after the fall of Rome?
Wealthy landowners in Europe were known as
nobles/lords
What do the knights provide to the manor?
Protection.
Fertile soil, water source, transportation for trade.
Which QB has the most career passing yards in Jets franchise history?
Joe Namath - 27,057
What is chivalry?
The code of conduct followed by knights in feudal Europe.
They are both decentralized; in both systems, the monarch has very little real power; in both systems, the warrior class follows a strict code of conduct.
What was the economic system of feudalism called?
manorialism
What did Greeks use mythology for?
To explain the world around them and daily events.
Who has hit the most career homeruns for the Yankees?
Babe Ruth
Define self-sufficient
producing everything you need to survive.
Describe one difference between the European system of feudalism and the Japanese system of feudalism
Monarch in Europe --> king, in Japan --> emperor
Landowners in Japan called daimyo, in Europe called nobles/lords
Warrior class in Japan called samurai, in Europe called knights
The 800's
Name one of the five themes of geography
Movement
Region
Human-Environment Interaction
Location
Place
What is Mrs. Mendez's cats name?
Concho