The Middle Ages
How long did the Middle Ages last?
1,000 Years
How many Gods did the Prophet Mohammed believe in?
One
How did the plague spread?
Fleas on Rats.
Who was at the very top of Pyramid of Feudalism, who was the ruler who claimed ownership of the lands?
King
What are the 3 ancient religions?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
What is a manor?
A large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages.
What are the names of the main messengers from God in Christianity and Islam? (2 names)
Jesus
Prophet Mohammed
What nickname was given to the Bubonic Plague?
The "Black Death"
The King often granted the land to Important _______ who pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king.
Lords/Noblemen
What is a page and how old are they when they start?
It is the name given to a Knight in training between the ages of 7 and 14
What were the Lord’s main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?
To protect them and their land.
In what city did Islam begin? *Double Jeopardy*
Mecca
How soon did people die after contracting the plague?
3-5 days, sometimes overnight
A local Servant who worked on Feudal lands or manors and was "bound to the soil".
Serf
Where did the ship that was carrying the plague land in Europe?
Italy
Which Barbarian tribe took over Europe and created the Feudal system?
The Franks
What Religious city were the Crusades fought over?
Jerusalem
What percentage of Europe's population died as a result of the plague? *Double Jeopardy*
Between 30% and 75%
Name all four levels of the Feudal Pyramid
King
Noblemen
Knights
Peasants/Serfs
What did plague doctors' masks look like?
A bird / beak
What event happened directly before the Middle Ages?
The collapse of the Roman Empire
What was the name of the Pope that started the Crusades?
Pope Urban II
Name Two reasons the plague killed more in cities than in the countryside
Higher population in cities
People lived closer together
Cities were very dirty
More rats in the city
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*
Feudalism
There are two types of Peasants working on the Medieval Manor what is the difference between a free peasant and a serf?
Freedmen could move around while Serfs are bound to the land