How long did the Middle Ages last?
Roughly 1,000 Years
Peasants often believed they would be rewarded in this place for suffering on Earth.
Heaven
How did the plague spread?
Fleas traveling on humans and rats.
Nobles believed they could secure Heaven by giving away this.
Money through taxes
Both peasants and nobles feared...
God and not making it to heaven
Peasants worked long hours growing this type of food.
Grains/wheat/barley
What were the years of the Middle Ages?
The period of time from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Age of Discovery (1476)
The Black Death caused many Europeans to begin questioning this powerful institution.
The church
What percentage of Europe's population died as a result of the plague? *Double Jeopardy*
Between 40-60%
The feudal system was based on this kind of ownership.
Land ownership
These buildings were used by monks and nuns.
Monasteries/convents
Which institution restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
- Roman Catholic Church
Some believed plagues were punishments from God or caused by this.
astrology/movements of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars. Black Magic from Satan. Jewish people poisoning the water supply (anti-semitic).
Universities in the Middle Ages mostly taught this subject.
Religion/theology.