Middle Ages 1
A walled in, self sufficient world located on land that belonged to the lord.
What is a manor?
You needed to have a vast knowledge of herbs and plants to do this job. You also provided care for all, not just the wealthy. But... this job could get you tried for witchcraft!
What is the wise woman?
Who was the Crusader Queen?
Who was Eleanor of Aquitane?
She was an influential person, who fought in the 2nd Crusade.
Who was Eleanor of Aquitane?
This invention allowed churches to be taller and have larger windows.
What was the Flying Buttress?
Knights had these on their shields, so that they could be distinguished from each other.
What is a herald or coat of arms?
This invention helped the world start to become more literate. It made books available to all.
What is the printing press?
This was the system that came into place after Rome fell. It centered around land ownership and protection.
What is Feudalism?
A few reasons that the Roman Empire fell was..
Political corruption and constant invasions.
Other than goods and spices, what else did the Crusades bring to Western Europe?
What are new ideas, science and education?
This event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages.
What is the Fall of Rome?
Monks lived in these totally self sufficient buildings.
What is a monastery?
The majority of people in the middle ages were in which part of the Feudalism hierarchy?
Who were Peasants or Serfs?
How do we know that Vikings were able to travel long distances?
Materials that were not native to their homeland was found.
This was the battle that William the Conqueror was successful in capturing England. It is even displayed on a HUGE tapestry called the Bayeux Tapestry.
What is the Battle of Hastings?
What Frankish King helped to spread Christianity and Education?
Who was Charlemagne?
In Viking culture, these were long tales of heroic journeys.
What are sagas?
This is the difference between a serf and a slave?
Serfs were legally free, although tied to the land. They were allowed to leave but had to ask for permission.
This is a bone or fragment of clothing associated with a saint.
What is a relic?
This invention allowed farmers to work the dense, clay-rich soils of northern Europe more efficiently.
What is The Heavy Plow?
This is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe: the perspective from which a person or group sees and interprets the world.
What is a worldview?
You could go to this person for a haircut and an amputation.
What is a Barber Surgeon?
In Feudal Japan, these people were the warriors.
What were samurais?
This was the only way that women were able to own property during the Middle Ages in Europe.
What was becoming a widow?
What historical event did Pope Urban II encourage? He even said "God Wills It".
What were the Crusades?