Intro
A way to describe the Medieval era in Europe that may be contested by historians
What is the "Dark Ages"
The houses of this group were made of raw materials and they slept on mattresses filled with hay
Who are peasants
The location of Manor villages
What is the country
These groups get jobs, housing, food, protection, and in return they give taxes, work, and what they produce
Who are peasants and serfs
A formal promise
What is an "oath"
This had extreme control and influence in Medieval Europe
What is the Catholic Church
This group spent their days worshipping, reading, and performing manual labour
Who are Monks
These groups lived in Manor villages
Who are nobles, wealthy knights, and peasants/serfs
This group was expected to protect their people, maintain order, and support the church
Who are monarchs
A person that bound to the land/lord
What is a "serf"
The fact that soccer was banned in Medieval Europe reveals this about society
What is: violence was always present/ people needed to be prepared to fight
This group was very respected and some were even seen as celebrities
Who are knights
In Manor villages, everyone relied on this group to survive
Who are peasants
This group gets housing and in return gives protection and military service
Who are knights
Another name for Medieval that indicates its point in time
What are the 'Middle Ages'
Many laws regarding what peasants could/not do reveals this about Medieval society
What is: an emphasis on social control and hierarchy
These people had access to a large variety of foods and goods because of their location
Who are townspeople (merchants/artisans)
Medieval towns were located near rivers for ___________ and _____________
what is defense and trade
This group gets land and in return gives loyalty, financial support, and military services
Who are nobles and church officials
A large piece of land to be controlled
What is a "fief"
This event led to the start of the Medieval era
What is the fall of the Roman Empire
This group formed guilds (associations) to protect themselves from unfair policies
Who are merchants
Because of the layout of Medieval towns, they were susceptible to __________ and _________
What are diseases and fires
These people are not part of the feudal system
Who are merchants and craftspeople
A formal acknowledgement of loyalty
What is "fealty"