Vocab
a young man of noble birth that works for a knight as he trains to become one.
Squire
a person who supervises a number of local churches; a member of the highest order of the ministry in the Christian church.
Bishop
the right of succession belonging to the firstborn child, especially the feudal rule by which land was passed to the oldest son
Primogeniture
What was the Bubonic Plague? Bonus points if you can tell me what years it started
The Bubonic Plague (black death) is the name for a terrible disease that spread throughout Europe from 1347 to 1350. There was no cure for the disease and it was highly contagious.
What was the most famous building project of the Byzantine Empire?
The Hagia Sophia
Pieces of land were protected and maintained by their lords, usually through the granting of fiefs (smaller pieces of land). Was also how society was arranged in the Middle Ages.
Feudalism
a term to refer to the Middle Ages
Medieval
a member of a religious community who usually lives under a vow of poverty and obedience; usually lives in a monastery
Monk
How did Europeans theorize the plague started or whom did they think caused it?
It was started by a punishment from God, Alignment of planets, Infected clothing (dirty humans), Jews
Why did urban (city) populations decline greatly after the fall of Rome during the Middle Ages?
There was a lot of Chaos and Violence. People fled to the countryside to live in smaller communities for safety and security
community where monks lived, worked, and prayed
Monastery
an estate consisting of the lord’s land
Manor
a warrior in the Middle Ages who wore armor and rode a horse. They served kings and lords.
Knight
What creatures caused the plague to spread?
Fleas on Rats
Who was Charlemagne? Why is he important?
He expanded the Frankish kingdom, First Holy Roman Emperor, Grandson of Charles Martel, revived the power of Ancient Rome, Built schools and encouraged literacy
a peasant or person of service to a lord, community; attached to the lord’s land
an estate of land, especially one held in condition of feudal service (meaning you give some type of service back to the person who gave you the land)
Fief
people who are leaders in a religion like priests, ministers, and pastors.
Clergy
What social classes were affected by the Black plague?
All of them
Who was Charles Martel and why was the Battle of Tours important?
King of The Franks, The battle of tours was important because ended the threat of a Muslim invasion stopped the spread of Islam.
a person who has power or authority over others
Lord
the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code
Chivalry
A peasant girl who disguised herself to be a man to fight to free France from England. She was captured and executed
Joan of Arc
What were the suggestions that were used as cures?
Carry strong smelling flowers or wear perfume (The smell would help to ward away
the disease)
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Give a strong dose of laxatives
Use leeches to bleed a victim
Drink hot drinks throughout the WHOLE day
Coat the victim with mercury and place them in the oven
EXPLAIN how the plague and events like the 100 years war led to the end of feudalism in Europe?
With the plague, There were a lot of people that died so the ones that survived were able to demand rights and because of the 100 year war people were less loyal to the lords and manors