Magna Carta
Kings
The Plague
Feudalism
Garbage Bag
100
What does the phrase "taxation without representation" mean?
The people of society did not have a say in how much they were taxed.
100
What was King John's personality like?
-Selfish -Greedy -Prideful -Mean -Harsh -Unfair
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 does the term self-sufficient mean? How were manors self-sufficient?
The code of conduct that a knight was expected to live by during the Middle Ages.
200
Why was the Magna Carta needed?
King John had abused his power.
200
What was Europe like after Charlemagne died?
It was a time of chaos and wars. There was no stability.
200
What nickname was given to the Bubonic Plague?
The "Black Death"
200
The King often granted the land to important _______ who pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve the king.
lords
200
What is an apprentice? *Double Jeopardy*
A person that works for another without pay in order to learn a craft or skill.
300
How does the Magna Carta still influence our lives today?
It influenced the creation of the US Constitution so that we have rights as individuals today. We have the right to a fair trial and are able to vote.
300
What did Charlemagne do to show his support for education?
Built schools for the peasants as well as the nobles.
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
Serfs needed the Lords permission to _____________.
Leave the Manor.
400
What were some of the benefits of the Magna Carta?
- People had more rights - People had a say in how much they were taxed - People had the right to a fair trial - It limited the power of the king
400
Why did King John sign the Magna Carta?
- If he didn't sign the Magna Carta, he would lose his loyalty from the lords, knights, and peasants.
400
What fraction of Europe's population died as a result of the plague? *Double Jeopardy*
Between 1/2 and 2/3
400
What was chivalry?
The code of conduct that a knight was expected to live by during the Middle Ages.
400
What is a manor?
A large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages.
500
What do the words "Magna Carta" mean? *Double Jeopardy*
Great Charter
500
What did King John do that showed he was a "bad" king?
- Taxation without representation - Put people in jail for no reason - Limited people's rights
500
Name three symptoms of the bubonic plague.
Nausea Chills Black boils Headaches Fever
500
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*
Feudalism
500
Why were most manors built away from the cities?
To avoid being attacked by tribes.
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