European Social Hierarchies
The lords lived in a
Manor
What was the main religious power in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Catholic Church
Name all the social classes in the European feudalist society:
King, Lords/Nobles, knights, peasants
How much population did the Black Death eradicate in Europe?
Estimated one-third of the population of Europe
Which city was the capital of Byzantine?
Constantinople
Which of these jobs was the lowest in the social hierarchy? a) Craftsman b) Government official c) Merchant d) Farmer
D) Farmer
How did the watermill and windmill affect life in Europe?
The watermill and windmill harnessed natural energy for grinding grain, saving time and effort.
In Japanese Feudalist society, who were the lords?
Daimyo
Between what years did The Black Death occur?
Between 1347 and 1351
What century did the Renaissance Period begin?
14th century
Which of these jobs was highest in the social hierarchy? a) Craftsman b) Merchant c) Fisherman d) Farmer
b) Merchant
Which century was the spinning wheel invented?
12th century
Name the social hierarchies in Feudalist Japan:
The emperor, shogun, daimyo, samurai and peasants
What was the Black Death caused by?
The Bubonic Plague
What years were the middle ages?
5th century to 10th
Describe the role of a serf in 2-3 sentences:
An agricultural laborer in the feudal system, was bound to a lord's land, providing services and dues in exchange for protection and subsistence. Serfs were not free to leave the land or change their occupation.
What effect did the printing press and mechanical clock have on European society?
The printing press allowed faster production of books, spreading knowledge and ideas. The mechanical clock helped people track time more accurately.
What were the women like in Japanese feudalist society?
Samurai women were tough and unafraid of fighting to the death.
Who was the soldier who let the English Peasants' Revolt?
Wat Tyler
Name the period in European history that was characterized by: agricultural societies, religious influence, and social hierarchies.
The Middle Ages
What is a feudalist society?
A social system where land is controlled by lords who give protection and land to people in exchange for loyalty and services.
What was the hierarchy in the Catholic Church?
Highest to lowest: Pope, then Cardinals, Archbishops, and Priests
Name one difference between European and Japanese Feudalism.
European feudalism was mainly focused on land ownership, while Japanese feudalism centered on military power and loyalty between daimyo and samurai.
Why did the peasants revolt against the King and what was the aim of their revolt?
Peasants often revolted against the King due to harsh living conditions, high taxes, or unfair treatment. They wanted better lives, more rights, and relief from heavy burdens. Such uprisings aimed to challenge authority and demand improvements.
Define the Middle Ages and name three elements it was characterized by.
A historical period in Europe between the 5th and 10th centuries, marked by the decline of the Roman Empire, feudalism, and the rise of nation-states.