The Black Death
From which continent did the Black Death spread?
Asia
What is the name for the system of land ownership and social hierarchy used in the Middle Ages?
Feudal System
In which century did the Peasants' Revolt take place?
14th
What English king was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?
King John
What was the name of the period in Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire?
The Middle Ages or the Medieval Period.
How did the plague primarily spread from one place to another?
What is a "fief"?
A piece of land granted by a lord.
Name one of the taxes or laws that contributed to the revolt.
The poll tax.
Who was the leader of the English Peasants' Revolt in 1381?
Wat Tyler
What was a common building material used for castles?
Stone
Name the major negative impact of the Black Death on Europe.
A huge number of casualties
What is the term for the code of conduct followed by knights?
Chivalry
What was one of the main causes of the Peasants' Revolt?
The introduction of new laws or taxes
Who was the French peasant girl who led the French army to victory against the English during the Hundred Years' War?
Joan of Arc
What was the name for a large, self-sufficient estate ruled by a lord?
Manor
What was a positive effect of the plague on Europe?
Peasants gained more power and had a chance of getting it right. A rise in wages and a higher demand for workers
Explain what "swearing fealty" means.
Swearing an oath of loyalty to a lord or a king.
Why did the Peasants' Revolt take place?
It was a rebellion caused by social and economic changes, including the after-effects of the Black Death and the introduction of unfair taxes
Who was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day, 800 AD?
Charlemagne
Name one of the key defence features of a castle.
A moat, a drawbridge, high walls, or battlements.
Describe two effects of the plague on people and society.
The plague caused a huge number of casualties, drastically reducing the population. This led to a higher demand for workers, giving peasants more power
Why was the "Doomsday Survey" given that name?
ts judgments were final and could not be changed, similar to the final judgment on Doomsday.
What were the two main causes of the Peasants' Revolt?
The effects of the Black Death (which gave peasants more power) and the new taxes introduced by the King to pay for the war against France.
What famous explorer from Venice traveled to China in the 13th century and wrote a book about his journeys?
Marco Polo
What major event, other than the Black Death, led to a population decline in Europe during this period?
The Great Famine of 1315-1317.