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Middle Ages
Middle Ages
Which continent is this unit set in?
Europe
What is the name of the government used during the Middle Ages?
The Feudal system/ feudalism
Takes an oath to protect the nobility.
Knights
What caused the Black Death?
fleas spread the disease from infected rats
What Empire split and eventually fell?
The Roman Empire
Which group of people made up the lower class?
serfs or peasants
Oversees the castle/manor
Given this land by the King and Queen
Lords and Ladies
What was the effect of the Black Death on Europe in the 1300s?
1/3 of the population died
Who led invasions against the Roman Empire?
Attila the Hun
Which rank was the most loyal to the king/queen in the feudal system?
the nobles
Responsible for farming the land
Serfs
What was the effect of overcrowding in the Medieval towns?
disease spread quickly
3500 BCE marks a period called "pre-history". Why is everything before 3500 BCE called pre-history?
There was no writing system, so history was not recorded.
What caused the creation of the middle class?
Merchants and craftsmen gained wealth and influence. They were able to create businesses and therefore jobs
blacksmiths
What effect did the charters have on the wealthy and influential merchants and craftsmen?
They were able to make laws.
What is the first writing system called?
cuneiform
Explain how the feudal system works.
The higher ranks provide land to the lower ranks. The lower ranks then work that land in return for protection from the king/lords.
Highest position held in the Roman Catholic Church
What caused certain people to have a privileged life?
they were born into a life of privilege