Geography
Which European country is shaped like a boot?
Italy
What is inflation?
When the value of money decreases
When prices rise
The eastern half of the Roman Empire became known as...
The Byzantine Empire
What happens as you move down the ladder in the feudal hierarchy?
Power decreases and the number of people increases
Who lived in a manor house?
The Lord (and his family)
What is the largest European country?
Russia
What is a barbarian?
Stereotype or generalization for members of another tribe
In 1066 Edward the Confessor died. What was the problem?
There was no clear heir to the throne
What is the role of peasants?
Grow wheat / farm
The Byzantine Empire was able to remain wealthy because they had good ____________ and ____________.
Trade and Agriculture
What body of water is directly south of Italy?
The Mediterranean Sea
What does corruption mean?
Acting dishonestly for personal gain
Who has the power to crown the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?
The Pope
What did monarchs give their lords?
Hint: Plots of land
Fief
What board game holds the Guinness World Record for being played by the most people?
Monopoly
The Silk Road connected which two continents?
Asia and Europe
How did power shift at the end of the Roman Empire?
Power shifted from West to East
Power shifted from Rome to Constantinople (Byzantium)
Power split between the west and the east making the empire weaker
How did William, Duke of Normandy become the King of England?
He started a war and conquered Harold Godwinson
What did peasants get in exchange for paying taxes?
Protection
List the four major roles in feudalism.
Peasant, Knight, Lord, Monarch
What country boarders Spain to the Northeast?
France
List three causes for the fall of Rome; one social, one political, one economic.
Political: Corrupt/unstable leaders, divided empire, invasions
Social: Civil wars (citizens following different leaders), plague
Economic: Government running out of money, decrease in tax revenue, inflation
List three improvements that were made for women in the Byzantine Empire during Justinian’s rule.
Women Could
Divorce
Own property
Go to court
Inherit wealth
Get paid a dowry equivalent / get a dowry back
Quit their jobs
Change their mind on a marriage proposal
Why did medieval kingdoms use the system of feudalism?
Their kingdoms were too large to effectively govern on their own
How tall is Mrs. Green?
5' 6"