Feudal Pyramid
Which social class believed they had the divine right (god given) to rule in medieval Europe?
Who are monarchs (kings/ queens)
This was used to decide guilt or innocence in early medieval European towns and would involve people being thrown into a well.
What is trial by ordeal.
The document signed in 1215 by King John that limited his power as King is known as the__________?
What is the Magna Carta?
The deadly disease that killed millions of Asians and Europeans from the 11th-15th centuries is known as the__________.
What is the Bubonic Plague/Black Death?
This code of conduct was followed by knights and included fairness, justice, and respect.
What is chivalry?
This member of feudal Europe often began life as a page or servant before moving to the castle around age 7. They trained for many years before they were able to fight in battles.
Who is a knight.
This person had the MOST power in the Medieval European Catholic Church.
Who is the Pope?
The war that lasted from 1337-1453 between England and France is known as this ____________ (although not a truly accurate name)
What is the Hundred Years War?
This term is used to refer to the social hierarchy in medieval Europe.
What is feudalism?
The plague was most likely spread by ________ on ________.
FLEAS // RATS
These people in feudal Europe were responsible for growing crops and farming.
Who is a serf/peasant.
The practice of getting rid of evil spirits used by medieval doctors, using leeches or cuts.
What is blood letting?
This french peasant girl that inspired France to unify and rally against the English by putting on a suit of armor and leading the Battle of Orleans is known today as_________.
Who is Joan of Arc?
This feudal class were in high demand when the plague broke out because so many people died and there was a need for workers.
Who are the peasants/ serfs/ commoners?
The Bubonic plague likely started in ___________.
What is Asia/ Mongol Empire/ China
This group was loyal to the king and in return, they got land called a fief.
Who are lords and ladies/nobles. (or vassals)
This was how towns and cities gained independence in medieval Europe.
What is a royal charter/ charter?
This group (allegedly) tossed bodies infected with the plague at their enemies during battles.
Who are the Mongols?
Both trade and the production of goods were overseen by organizations called ____________.
What is guilds?
Monks created _____________, which were mainly used to record important historical events and religious stories.
What are illuminated manuscripts?
This group was most likely to be educated in Medieval Europe.
What is the clergy/ religious leaders/ monks?
Medieval art was used mostly to tell stories from _____________.
What is the Bible/ life of Jesus?
Which group lost the most power as a result of the Hundred Years' War
King Henry II created the ___________, which allowed commoners to help nobles & religious leaders make laws in England.
What is model parliament?
What was Charlemagne's greatest accomplishment?
What is uniting / unifying Christian kingdoms in Europe.