Seven Sea Voyages
I was the admiral that les this fleet on seven voyages.
Zheng He
The four different roles in the feudal system.
Kings, Nobles, Knights and Serfs?
The fundamental event when knights battle each other...sometimes while riding horses.
Jousts or jousting
This country invented gun powder
China
This creature was primarily responsible for spreading the plaque.
fleas (that traveled on rats)
This animal was a famous gift from Africa and it was brought back to the emperor of China.
giraffe
This was given if money was short.
Land
A famous female knight that fought for France and became a martyr.
Joan of Arc
This allowed books to be produced more quickly than written by hand
the printing press
Where did the plaque originate/
the Silk Road
Approximately how many ships were in the fleet?
300
Feudalism ended because of this.
Peasants and serfs wanted more access to ovens, food, money, etc. and didn't want to work so only the king would get more stuff.
A knight that was just below a lord and was often given fiefs in return for services.
Vassal
This allowed explorers to travel more accurately
the compass or astrolabe
What percent of Europe's population was killed by the plaque?
anywhere from 1/3 to over 1/2
Approximately how many soldiers (men) went on the famous voyages?
30,000
Serfs couldn't even do this without getting permission from Lords.
Get married
The specific and unique design on a knight's shiled
Heraldry
This invention(s) harnessed the natural power of wind or water to grind grain
windmill or watermill
Plaque doctors stuffed ________ in their masks to keep out foul smells. They believed foul smells caused disease.
herbs and spices
Zheng He was a follower of this major religion.
Islam (He was Muslim)
Craftsman started these to gain power and a collective voice
Guilds
A code emphasizing bravery, honor, loyalty and protection of the weak and protection of the church
chivalry
This invention made horseback riding soldiers (cavalry) more effective in warfare.
the stirrup
The plaque caused a tremendous ________ shortage. There weren't enough workers after the plaque.
labor