The Middle Ages
Crusades
The Plague
Feudalism
Fall of Rome
100
How long did the Middle Ages last?
1,000 Years
100
In the First Crusade, what city did the crusaders invade?
Jerusalem
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
The city of Rome was attacked by uncivilized people called what?
Barbarians
200
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*
Feudalism
200
What were the crusaders promised if they fought in the crusades?
heaven
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 and protect the king.
Lord or Barron
200
When the Roman Empire split, what was the eastern part called?
Byzantine Empire
300
What were the Lord’s main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?
To protect them and their land.
300
Name one reason the pope encouraged the crusades? *Double Jeopardy*
To redirect the energy of the warriors To prevent the spread of Islam
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 Peasant
300
Name one reason for the Fall of Rome?
The politicians and rulers of Rome became more and more corrupt Infighting and civil wars within the Empire Attacks from barbarian tribes outside of the empire such as the Visigoths, Huns, Franks, and Vandals. The Roman army was no longer a dominant force The empire became so large it was difficult to govern
400
What were the Middle Ages?
The period of time from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Age of Discovery (1476)
400
What were the results of the crusades?
-Increased Trade -End of Feudalism -Spread of Ideas/Knowledge
400
What fraction of Europe's population died as a result of the plague? *Double Jeopardy*
Between 1/2 and 2/3
400
What did Lords build for protection
Castles
400
The Roman Empire covered only the area of Italy. True or False?
False Virtually all of the coastline along the Mediterranean Sea was part of the Roman Empire. This included Spain, Italy, France, southern Britain, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, and northern Africa.
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
How long did the crusades last?
200 years
500
Where did the Bubonic Plaque begin
Asia from the Mongols
500
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*
Feudalism
500
What was the main religion of the Roman Empire?
Christianity
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