Feudalism
What did serfs provide in the feudal system?
Serfs worked the land in exchange for protection.
What document first limited the power of the king?
Magna Carter
What caused the Black Plague to spread?
Fleas on rats
What event started World War I?
he assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Which country listed had the lowest life expectancy?
Poland
Who provided military protection in the feudal system?
Knights
What is democracy?
Citizens vote for leaders.
What was a major effect of the Black Plague?
Millions of people died.
What was one punishment in the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was forced to accept blame for the war.
What does a high literacy rate usually mean?
An educated workforce.
How did the feudal system begin?
Kings gave land to nobles.
What is communism?
Government controls the economy completely.
What was the Renaissance?
A period of creativity, art, and new ideas.
What financial penalty did Germany face?
Germany had to pay reparations.
What was the literacy rate of the U.K., Germany, and Poland?
99%
Why did the Black Plague weaken feudalism?
Workers became scarce after the Black Plague.
What is limited government?
Leaders must follow laws.
How did the Renaissance change Europe?
The Renaissance focused on learning and human potential.
How did Germans react to the Treaty of Versailles?
Many Germans felt humiliated and angry.
How has Europe’s access to water helped its economy?
It supports trade and transportation.
Why did feudalism create stability?
It created order through clearly defined social roles.
What was the main difference during the Cold War?
The U.S. supported democracy; the Soviet Union supported communism.
How did the Black Plague change the social system?
The shortage of workers allowed peasants to demand better wages.
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to World War II?
It created economic problems that helped Hitler rise to power.
Why was it called the Cold War?
The Cold War was called “cold” because the U.S. and Soviet Union never fought directly