Bubonic Plague
This event, beginning in 1347, caused a dramatic decrease in Europe's population and had lasting social effects.
What is the bubonic Plague or black death
Most people in Medieval Europe lived in these small communities on a lord's land. What were they called?
What system organized society with kings, nobles, knights, and peasants?
What is feudalism?
What type of building did lords live in for defense?
What is a castle
The Crusades were a series of wars fought primarily between these two religious groups.
Who are the Christians and the Muslims?
Rats helped carry these, and when they jumped onto a human they transferred the disease easily
What are Fleas?
This organization controlled the training, quality, and prices of goods produced by artisans in towns. They were business associations.
What are Guilds?
What warrior served a lord on horseback?
What is a Knight
What training role did a boy have before becoming a knight?
What is a squire?
What document limited the king’s power in England in 1215?
What is the Magna Carta?
2nd rate doctors, often covered from head to toe
What is Plague Doctor?
In order to join a guild, you started off as this and worked for free
What is an Apprentice?
What was a noble who promised loyalty to a lord called?
What is a Vassal
What code of behavior stressed honor and bravery?
What is Chivalry?
What war between England and France lasted over 100 years?
What is The Hundred Years War?
Aside form numerous deaths, what else was largely affected by the plague?
What is the The Economy
When guilds weren't enough, people could go to Universities for furthering their studies. What was the first European University called?
What is Bologna University
What was land given by a lord to a vassal called?
What is a Fief
What contest did knights compete in for sport?
What is a tournament/ Joust?
What French heroine helped lead France against England?
Who is Joan of Arc
This was believed to be the number of deaths that occurred in Europe
Over 50 million
Agricultural estate run by a lord and worked by peasants
What are Manors
What was the main purpose of feudalism?
What is protection and order?
Name 2 cons of wearing Knights armor
- Heavy
- Dependent on Horse
- Expensive
- Hot
This powerful Frankish king was crowned 'Emperor of the Romans' in 800 CE.
Who is Charlemagne