Who threatened Rome?
Barbarians
What pandemic occurred in the Middle Ages?
The Black Death
Who is at the top of the Feudal pyramid?
The King
What is the climate in the Middle East Like?
It is a desert, hot and dry
Is a diary a primary or secondary source?
Primary source
What language did Rome speak?
Latin
What did Joan of Arc accomplish?
Name the roles in the Feudal System in order
King
Nobles
Knights
Peasants
Is the Middle East part of Africa?
Yes, it is part of Africa, Asian and Europe
A social system in Medieval Europe
What is a con of having a large empire?
It is hard to defend and control
Why was the Feudal System Created
For protection
Who gained control of the Holy Lands after the Crusade?
Muslims gained control of the Holy Lands
What is the name of a land when it is surrounded by water on 3 sides?
A peninsula
What are the 2 types of lifestyles in the Middle East?
Sedentary and Nomad
In order to improve the empire and the citizens' lives Rome focused on what?
Engineering and artistic achievements
What effect did the Magna Carta have on the King?
It limited the King's power
What were some of the effect of the Black Death?
1. The manor system fell apart
2. Peasants demanded wages for their work
3. Many people died
What is the Koran/Qur'an
The religious text of Islam
What are 3 religions that believe in the same God but have different ideas on how to worship God?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
What did Emperor Justinian want to reunite?
He wanted to reunite the Roman Empire, the law, and the church
What were 3 reasons to go fight in the Crusades?
1. To protect their land
2. To go to heaven
3. For riches
4. For more land
5. For adventure
What were some of Charlemagne's accomplishments?
Built schools
Built churches
United some of former Rome
What is the name of this:
The Ka'bah
What type of language is based on Latin?
Romantic language
ex. French