Medieval Europe 1
Religion that vast majority practiced.
Christianity
What did people think caused The Plague in Medieval Europe?
God's punishment
What increased between Europe and Asia because of the Crusades.
Trade
Who were the invaders of Europe
Vikings, Magyars, Muslims
What was Justinian's Code?
Code of laws that came from the Roman Empire. Still influence todays laws.
A political and social system of the Middle Ages in which powerful nobles gave land to lesser nobles in exchange for service and loyalty.
Feudalism
In Medieval Europe, monks lived here to practice a life of prayer, worship, and study.
Monastery
How long did the war between France and England last?
116 years
What are the 4 classes in Medieval Europe?
King, Lord, Knights, Peasants
What is The Black Death another name for?
The plague!
Peasants who lived and worked on the land belonging to a lord or vassal.
Serfs
The plague was caused by...
fleas on rats
Military expeditions from Christian Europe to Palestine between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Crusades
Kings divided their land into big plots called....
Fiefs
What building usually was in the center of every Medieval town?
The church.
Lessor nobles who received land and protection in exchange for their loyalty and service.
Vassals
What was one positive about the plague in Europe during the 1300's?
Serfs earned more money and ended feudalism.
What geographic features played a key role in trade and communication throughout Europe. 3 things
Rivers, seas, and oceans
What was the MOST important reason for why people joined the Crusades?
They would be forgiven of ALL sins.
What is one way the economy was affected by the Plague?
Serfs were dying meaning less was being produced and they were demanding higher wages
What was the Magna Carta? (introduced/importance)
Document granting rights to the English people
Established rule of law, granted individual freedoms for the first time by a government, limited government, trial by jury, due process
The Reconquista?
Spain "reconquering" their land from the Muslims and Jews. Persecuting all other religions and forcing Christianity onto the people
Who was Charlemagne the Great?
An emperor who was uniting all of Europe under the religion of Christianity. Making a Christendom
The main causes of the war between France and England
What was Parliament in England and what major power and effect did it have
People from all over England being called together to rule on state matters
Power of the Purse
Helped unify the people of England