The Franks
Feudalism
Castles
Knights
Garbage bag
100

Who became king of the Franks in 481?

Clovis

100

What is feudalism?

Political order based on ties of loyalty along nobles.

100

 Does the castle have luxury and comfort?

No

100

What is chivalry?

A knights code of conduct.

100

For how long did the Middle Ages last?

Around 1000 years 

200

Who are the franks?

The strongest Germanic group, settled in France and Western Germany.

200

Who respond to the lords?

Vassals and knights.

200

 Who lives in the castle?

The military, servants and lords.

200

Where is the coat of arms?

In the horse trappings, shields and flags.

200

What was the name of Clovis’ line of kings?

Merovigian kings

300

What did Clovis achieve?

Expanding Christianity 

300

Who are the vassals?

Lower ranking nobles, who served the lord, in return the lord protected the vassal.

300

 What is preserved in the highest tower?

Military, food and the lord quarters.

300

At what age can they become knights?

21

300

Which 2 religions did the buffer zone separate?

Muslims and Christians 

400

Who was Charles Mantel?

Major of the palace, that had the pope’s support and later defeated the Muslims.

400

What’s the difference between freemen and serfs?

That the serfs were tied to the manor.

400

 What are three characteristics of the castle?

 Thick walls, no glass windows, it was dark and cold.

400

What were the squires responsibilities?

To care for the horses, armors and weapons.

400

What treaty did Charlemagne’s sons sign?

Treaty of Verdum

500

Who were Charlemagne’s sons?

Lothair, Charles the Bald and Louis the German.

500

What is a guild?

 Business group that controlled trade in town and set prices for a product or service.

500

The castle had a bridge with something underneath. What’s the name of the something?

Moat/Ditch

500

With what phrase would they become knights 

‘Arise sir knight’

500

What were the 3 ways of feudal justice?

1. Trial by battle, accused vs. accuser (until one died).

2. Compurgation or oath taking, what your friends have to say about you.

3. Trial by ordeal, putting your hand in a bucket with boiling water, if you got burned you were guilty.

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