Vocabulary
Daily Life
Feudalism
Catholicism
It's all relevant
100
What is the Benedictine Rule?
a series of rules for how monks were to live
100
The Frankish empire Charlemagne created in Western Europe included which countries?
What is France, Germany, Italy
100
What was an important advantage of the three-field system of crop rotation?
It increased the amount of land that could be planted every year
100
Which Christian figure established the set of rules that governed life in many monasteries and convents throughout medieval Europe?
What is Benedict?
100
describes results of the horse-plow?
Surplus food allowed people to pursue other jobs and Farmers were able to farm their land better
200
What is Charlemagne?
What is Frankish king given title of emperor by the pope?
200
How did crop surpluses make it possible for more people to become craftworkers and merchants?
Answers may vary
200
How did feudalism bring order to Europe?
It created a strict system of social ranks and It provided defense against foreign invaders
200
How did Christianity bring organization to Europe?
It united all of the Germanic tribes under one ideal and created a sense of community between them all.
200
What is Military protection?
300
What is a Convent?
What is a Women’s religious community
300
Why would a Lord give a Vassal Land?
A Lord would give a vassal land because he wanted protection, money and food from the land.
300
How did Feudalism affect Medieval Europe?
It allowed for more protection of the people.
Answers may vary
300
Why did popes send missionaries into Northern Europe?
To convert pagans to Christianity
300
Name three things Charlemagne did for Europe
Created a school systems, united Europe under Christianity and expanded the empire
400
What is a Fief?
What is an estate or land
400
In theory, feudalism was based on cooperation and support. Which phrase best describes feudalism in practice?
a. Strictly enforced code of Chivalry
b. Unlimited rule by a few powerful monarchs
c. Frequent warfare among landowners
d. Economic ties between manors and towns
d. Economic ties between manors and towns
400
Describe Medieval manors
Answers may vary: Self Sufficient Unit, 3 field system, crop rotations, serfs, merchants, craftsman
400
What was the Catholic Church’s most powerful tool in maintaining its authority in medieval Europe?
Its control over the sacraments
400
What causes the Bubonic Plague?
The Bubonic plague is caused by fleas on rats
500
What is a Pope
What is The head of the Catholic Church
500
Teachers Choice
Teachers choice
500
How can feudalism be broken down?
Answers may vary
500
Why was "The Church" the highest authority?
The Church is the highest authority because the pope named Charlemagne the emperor of the Romans
500
How did the Black Death affect Europe?
It wiped out 1/3rd of Europe, only allowed for the strong to live, and added to the rebirth of towns and cities.