Vocabulary
Chivalry
In Feudal Europe, Chivalry was the code of honor that Knights were supposed to follow, based on the idea of defending the church and the innocent.
Crusades
long series of wars between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land
Magna Carta
The "Great Contract", The Magna Carta was an agreement signed by the king of England guaranteeing the nobles certain rights. Many of our rights today are based on this document.
Black Death
bacterial disease that causes fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes, and left untreated can lead to death.
What was the main reason the Crusades began?
During the Roman Empire, Romans took over Judea leaving the Jews to be displaced.
Noble
A person born to a family of high rank
Holy Land
a region called Palestine near the city of Jerusalem that Jews, Christians, and Muslims make pilgrimages to
Great Council
a group of nobles that advised the king. It eventually became the English Parliament.
Another name for the Black Death
Bubonic Plague
Who took over Jerusalem in 638 AD?
Muslims
Serf
In Feudal Europe, a peasant-slave who worked on the manor, and was considered part of the land and the property of the lord.
Christians
people who follow the monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of JC
Absolute Monarchy
King/Queen who has absolute power
Crusade
Holy War
Who conquered Jerusalem in 1071?
Selijuk Turks
Peasant
At the bottom of feudal society, worked for the lord in return for protection and gave a portion of their earnings/crops to the lord in exchange for rent.
Muslims
people who follow the monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet, Muhammad.
Constitutional Monarchy
King/Queen whose power is limited by constitution
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Who did the Byzantine emperor write to requesting help to remove the Muslims so Jerusalem could be Christian again?
Pope Urban II
Vassal
In Feudal Europe a vassal was a person who pledged loyalty to a lord in return for being granted certain rights to a piece of land.
guild
a group of merchants and craftsmen that joined together to promote and protect their businesses
Plague
a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals
What grade will you get on this test?
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1095