The Middle Ages
Charlemagne
The Plague
Feudalism
Who knows?
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How long did the Middle Ages last?

1,000 Years

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Which barbarian tribe did Charlemagne lead?

The Franks

100

How did the plague spread?

Fleas on Rats.

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Who was at the very top of Pyramid of Feudalism, who was the ruler who claimed ownership of the lands?
King
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What was chivalry?
The code of conduct that a knight was expected to live by during the Middle Ages.
200
What is a manor?
A large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages.
200

What does the term, "Charlemagne" mean?

"Charles the Great"

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What nickname was given to the Bubonic Plague?
The "Black Death"
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The King often granted the land to Important _______ who pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king.
Lord
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What is an apprentice?
A person that works for another without pay in order to learn a craft or skill.
300
What were the Lord’s main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?
To protect them and their land.
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What part of Europe did Charlemagne rule over?

Western Europe

300
How did the Europeans finally stop the spread of the plague?
Cleaned up their cities
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A local Servant who worked on Feudal lands or manors and was "bound to the soil".
Serf
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Serfs needed the Lords permission to _________ and ________________.
Marry and Leave the Manor.
400
What were the Middle Ages?
The period of time from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Age of Discovery (1476)
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Who was Charlemagne?
The king of France that united the western part of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
400

What fraction of Europe's population died as a result of the plague?

Between 1/2 and 2/3

400
What were three results of the Crusades?
-Increased Trade -End of Feudalism -Spread of Ideas/Knowledge
400
What were the four stages of knighthood?
Page Esquire Accolade Knight
500
Which institution restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? How did they accomplish this?
- Roman Catholic Church - They set up a court system and educated the barbarians
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What does the term self-sufficient mean? Why did a manor house have to be self-sufficient?
- The ability to provide for ALL of your own needs. - Because there were long distances between the manor houses.
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Name three symptoms of the bubonic plague.
-Blackish/Red Spots -Raised Bumps -Blackening of the Tongue
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___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service.



Feudalism

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There are two types of Peasants during the Medieval Manor what is the difference between a free peasant and a serf?
Freedmen could move around while Serfs are bound to the land
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