The Middle Ages
Charlemagne
The Plague
Feudalism
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What was Justinian's Code?
Became the foundation of many legal systems in Western Europe.
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Which barbarian tribe did Charlemagne lead?
Franks
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
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Who is the head of the Catholic Church?
The Pope.
200
What is a manor?
A large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages.
200
What does the term, "Charlemagne" mean?
"Charles the Great"
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.
Barons (Lords)
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What religion played a major part in the fall of Rome?
Christianity.
300
What were the Lord’s (Knights) main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?
To protect them and their land.
300
What part of Europe did Charlemagne rule over?
Western Europe
300
Where did the Plague enter Europe?
Messina, Italy.
300
A local Servant who worked on Feudal lands or manors and was "bound to the soil".
Peasant or Serf
300
Label the hierarchy of the Feudal System. 1. 2. 3. 4.
King Baron Knight Peasant
400
When the Roman Empire fell what empire emerged?
The Byzantine Empire
400
Charlemagne established: Trial by _____________.
Trial by Jury.
400
Why did the Black Death lead to a change in religious thinking?
Made people question God/their faith
400
The Lords gave Peasants land, what is something the peasants gave them in return?
Services and manual labor. (Crops)
400
What are two things Monk and Nuns provided?
Education and hospitals.
500
Which institution restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? How did they accomplish this?
- Roman Catholic Church - They set up a court system and educated the barbarians
500
The Hundred Years war was fought by which two countries? Who won?
England and France. France won.
500
Name three symptoms of the bubonic plague.
-Blackish/Red Spots -Raised Bumps -Vomiting -Fever -Spasms
500
What two events ended Feudalism?
Black Death and 100 Years War.
500
Joan of Arc was often called a _______ and named a ________ by the Catholic Church. Why?
Hero and Saint, because she was very supportive of the Catholic Church and led the French to Victory in the 100 Years War.
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