Feudalism
Who were the largest group in Medieval Europe?
Peasants were the largest group in medieval Europe’s population.
A pilgrimage is a journey taken to a religious place to worship.
What was the Magna Carta intended to protect?
The Magna Carta intended to protect the rights of English barons.
What was one major effect of the Bubonic Plague?
One major effect of the Bubonic Plague was it killed ⅓ of Europe’s population.
What two things did RCC monasteries provide during the Middle Ages?
The RCC provided a sense of stability and order with monasteries.
What was the feudal system?
The feudal system is when lords granted vassals fiefs (land) in return for service.
How did the Crusades contribute to increased interactions between Europe and Asia?
Crusaders returned home with exotic goods like silk, which increased demand for trade.
What did The Magna Carta do?
hint: limited something and gave something
The Magna Carta limited the king’s power and gave individuals rights.
What caused a decrease in the population in Europe between 1348-1400?
Disease
Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?
Pope
How did Charlemagne help unite his kingdom?
Charlemagne helped unite his kingdom by creating and supporting schools.
What was one benefit of the Crusades?
One benefit of the Crusades was rediscovering the learning of ancient Greece and Rome.
What did the Magna Carta create that impacted English government?
The Magna Carta impacted English government with the creation of the Great Council (Parliament) to advise the king.
What led to the spread of the Black Death from Asia to Europe?
Increased trade led to the spread of the Black Death from Asia to Europe.
What was the Inquisition?
The Inquisition was a series of investigations to find and judge heretics.
What was the main goal of chivalry?
The main goal of chivalry was to teach knights to behave honorably
Why was the Fourth Crusade a disgrace?
The Fourth Crusade was a disgrace because knights attacked Constantinople.
What was the economic system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Manorialism was the economic system that existed in Europe in the Middle Ages
How did the Bubonic Plague help end feudalism?
The Bubonic Plague helped end feudalism because peasants could demand to be paid.
Medieval universities grew out of schools attached to cathedrals
Was the peasants' revolt successful or unsuccessful?
Unsuccessful
What was the main purpose of the Crusades?
The main purpose of the Crusades was to win control of the Holy Land.
What was the 100 Years' War?
The 100 Years’ War was a struggle fought over who would rule France.
How did the plague spread through Europe and Asia
Hint: not fleas on rats
The plague spread through Europe and Asia when merchants entered ports and cities.
Charlemagne worked with the Catholic Church to spread Christianity to northern Europe.