The Middle Ages
TERMS
The Plague
Feudalism
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How long did the Middle Ages last?

1,000 Years

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WHAT IS A KNIGHT

SOMEONE WHO FIGHTS FOR THE NOBLES AND THE KING

100

How did the plague spread?

Fleas on Rats.

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

What IS A Monastery ?

Religious community.

200

What is a manor?

A large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages/ LORD'S ESTATE

200

DESCRIBE A PEASANT

SOMEONE WHO GREW CROPS,COULND'T LEAVE THE LAND WITHOUT PERMISSION/ ALSO CALLED SERFS

200
What nickname was given to the Bubonic Plague?
The "Black Death"
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The King often granted the land to Important _______ who pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king.
Lord
200

What is a Cathedral ?

Large church in Gothic style.

300

What were the Lord’s main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?

To protect them and their land.

300

NOBLES PROVIDED PROTECTION AND LAND FOR WHO?

VASSALS/KNIGHTS

300
How did the Europeans finally stop the spread of the plague?
Cleaned up their cities
300
A local Servant who worked on Feudal lands or manors and was "bound to the soil".
Serf
300

WHAT IS A FIEF

Land granted to a vassal.

400

What were the Middle Ages?

The period of time from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Age of Discovery (1476) OR RENAUSSANCE

400

WHAT LIMITED THE KING'S POWER

MAGNA CARTA

400

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

1/3

400
What were three results of the Crusades?
-Increased Trade -End of Feudalism -Spread of Ideas/Knowledge
400

What IS A CRUSADE?

Holy wars to reclaim Jerusalem.

500

WHO WAS THE MOST POWERFUL INSTITUTION

- Catholic Church -

500

WHY WAS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SO POWERFUL

Only unified institution in Europe. ● Controlled education, laws, money, and land. ● Pope had authority similar to kings. ● Guided daily life with sacraments and moral rules.

500
Name three symptoms of the bubonic plague.
-Blackish/Red Spots -Raised Bumps -Blackening of the Tongue
500
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*
Feudalism
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WHAT WAS FEUDALISM?

System based on land, loyalty, and service. 

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