Christianity
What action by Charlemagne showed his concern for the Catholic Church?
He sent his army to Rome to protect the pope.
What is the name of the system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services?
Fuedalism
Which is the correct order, from lowest to highest of people in the Feudal system?
serf, merchants, knights, lords, kings
Define conquerer
a person who takes control of a territory after an invasion
What led to the increasing power of the bishop of Rome?
The fall of the Roman emperor increased the authority of Rome’s bishop.
What was the Domesday Book?
a list of English property owners and their possessions
Why were serfs important in the manor system
They helped provide food for everyone on the manor by farming and tending to the land
How did introducing the shield tax make English kings more powerful?
They no longer had to rely on nobles for soldiers as they could now raise and pay for their own armies.
Which of the following is an example of how Saint Benedict’s changes helped people during the Middle Ages?
Benedict’s changes helped make monasteries important centers for spreading Christianity and helping the poor.
In what way did Magna Carta change the monarchy in England?
It forced the king to respect the laws concerning certain rights of the nobles
What was the Code of Chivalry?
rule that knights had to behave according to
Which war did Joan of Arc have a key role in? What country ended up winning the war?
The Hundred Years' War. This was won by the French
What led to the split of the eastern and western churches?
Church leaders in the Western and Eastern Empires had different ideas about who should be in charge.
What role did representatives have in court at the time?
They were nobility from certain regions and had the role of representing the people of that region
What jobs could a woman have in the middle ages in Europe?
nun in a convent, leading a convent as an abbess
What led to the killing of Thomas Beckett?
Henry’s angry words were probably misunderstood, and this led to the death of Becket.
What was the primary religious affiliation of Western Roman empire?
Catholicism
Define a monarch
a king or queen of a country
How did the Black Death improve working conditions for serfs?
The death of so many people meant that serf labor was now more valuable, so serfs could demand better treatment.
Why was the invasion by William the Conqueror in 1066 important?
It changed who became the next king of England and the English language