How long did the Middle Ages last?
about 1,000 Years
Which barbarian tribe did Charlemagne lead?
Franks
How did the plague spread?
Fleas on Rats.
What is a manorialism?
An economic system where a farming community (the manor) is self sufficient
How did the Black Death help end feudalism?
Serf gained rights
Peasants demanded more wages
Why were the Middle Ages also called the Dark Ages?
Plagues, Wars, low literacy rate, lack of innovation
Who was Clovis?
The first king of the Franks that united the western part of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
How did the Reconquista effect Europe's population? *Double Jeopardy*
Jews and Muslims had to relocate
Some Jews and Muslims converted to Christianity
Jews and Muslims were killed
These 3 things weakened feudalism
Laws of Henry II
Crusades
Black Death
Which institution restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? How did they accomplish this?
- Roman Catholic Church - They set up hospitals and schools
How was England and France both victorious after the 100 Years War?
They created their national identities.