The Plague
The Middle Ages
Feudalism
Charlemagne
Garbage Bag
100

How did the plague spread?

Fleas on Rats.

100

How long did the Middle Ages last?

1,000 Years

100
Who was at the very top of Pyramid of Feudalism, who was the ruler who claimed ownership of the lands?
King
100

Which barbarian tribe did Charlemagne lead?

Franks

100
What was chivalry?
The code of conduct that a knight was expected to live by during the Middle Ages.
200
What nickname was given to the Bubonic Plague?
The "Black Death"
200
What is a manor?
A large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages.
200
The King often granted the land to Important _______ who pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king.
Lord
200
What does the term, "Charlemagne" mean?
"Charles the Great"
200

What is a journeyman?

A worker who has learned a trade and gets paid.

300
How did the Europeans finally stop the spread of the plague?
Cleaned up their cities
300
What were the Lord’s main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?
To protect them and their land.
300
A local Servant who worked on Feudal lands or manors and was "bound to the soil".
Serf
300

What part of Europe did Charlemagne rule over? 


Western Europe

300

Who were involved in the 100 year war?

England and France

400

What fraction of Europe's population died as a result of the plague?

1/3 of Europe's population

400
What were the Middle Ages?
The period of time from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Age of Discovery (1476)
400
What were three results of the Crusades?
-Increased Trade -End of Feudalism -Spread of Ideas/Knowledge
400

What title did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne with?

The Emperor of the Romans

400

What were the three stages of knighthood?

Page Squire Knight

500

Where did the plague come from?

China


500

Who restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

The Church


500
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*
Feudalism
500

What is the Carolingian miniscule?

A standardized form of writing

500

What war officially ended the Middle Ages?

The 100 years war.
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