How long did the Middle Ages last?
1,000 Years
What does Charlemagne mean?
Charles the Great
How did the plague spread?
Fleas on Rats.
What was the code of conduct that a knight was expected to live by during the Middle Ages?
chivalry
What is a large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages?
A manor
Charlemagne was the king of what country?
France
The King often granted the land to important _______ who pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king.
lords or barons
What is an apprentice?
A person that works for another without pay in order to learn a craft or skill.
Who named Charlemagne the holy Roman emperor?
Pope Leo III
Serfs needed the Lords permission to _________ and ________________.
marry and leave the manor
What two major events did the Middle Ages occur between?
The collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Renaissance/Age of Discovery (1476)
Name two positive things Charlemagne accomplished.
Opened schools, paid teachers, promoted education, gave a lot of money to the church, united countries under one religion
The Crusades were holy wars- what two groups were fighting, and what city were they fighting for?
Christians and Muslims were fighting for control over Jerusalem
What was the first stage of knighthood?
Page
Which institution restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
- Roman Catholic Church - They set up a court system and educated the barbarians
What was the nickname for Joan of Arc?
The Maid of Orleans
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service.
Feudalism
What groups allowed craftsmen to ask for better wages, get protection, and keep prices the same?
Guilds