Government Systems
The political, social, and economic system that bound peasants to their Lord of the land.
Manorialism
When were the Dark Ages?
500-1500 AD
What is a Pope?
The leader and head of the Catholic church
Father of Europe who united more of the country since The Roman Empire
Charlemagne
A crusade is
A campaign for change
What effects did the Manorial system have socially in the Middle Ages?
Self-serving communities with little trade and sharing
What is considered the start of the Dark Ages?
Fall of the Roman Empire
What was the main cause of the Great Schism of 1054
Tensions between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox rising
Victorious in many battles. Especially the Battle of Tours in 732 against Muslim invaders
"The Hammer" Charles Martel
A disease that killed 1/3 of Europe
the black plague
Role of the King in feudalism?
Made laws and gave fifes to the nobles
Why were the Dark Ages called "The Dark Ages"?
Progress and culture was stagnant
When did Muhammad discover Islam?
610
These people were explorers, tradesmen, and invaders
Vikings
After the fall of the Manor system, serfs could now....
Charge more for their essential services
Role of the Lords in feudalism?
To provide loyal and well paid knights to the king
The economy in the Middle Ages was primarily based on what?
Agriculture
How did popes gain more authority than the kings?
People were more loyal to the pope
The popes could give or take power from the Kings
Why did King John sign the Magna Carta in 1215?
His barons and nobles threatened uprising and civil war
The 100 year wat was between...
Who would rule as King of England and France
Role of serfs in feudalism?
Farm the land and provide goods and services to the lords
The most important invention from the Dark Ages is...
The Printing Press
The religious practice of making a journey to a holy site
Pilgrimage
Why was it bad if a King died without an heir?
Many people would make claims to the throne and cause conflicts
What were the main motivators for the crusades?
Religion, Expansion (EUROPE AND MUSLIM) Adventure, Pope Power {REEMAP}