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What changes occurred as a result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Outside invaders crossed over the boundaries of what was the Western Roman Empire. Roman roads and aqueducts began to fall apart.
The invasion of the former Western Roman Empire by Germanic people was caused by one main factor. What was it?
There was no central government after the fall of the Roman Empire.
What led to the split of the Eastern and Western Churches?
Church leaders in the Western and Eastern Empires had different ideas about who should be in charge.
What led to the increasing power of the bishop of Rome?
The fall of the Roman emperor increased the authority of Rome’s bishop.
In what way did Magna Carta change the monarchy in England?
It forced the king to respect the laws concerning certain rights of the nobles.
How did Saint Benedict’s changes help people during the Middle Ages?
Benedict’s changes helped make monasteries important centers for spreading Christianity and helping the poor.
Which action by Charlemagne showed his concern for the Catholic Church?
He sent his army to Rome to protect the pope.
What is the name of the system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services?
The system of government is called Feudalism.
How would you order lord, peasant/serf, knight in order from highest to lowest?
The correct order is lord, knight, peasant/serf.
How was the Model Parliament different from just a ruling monarch?
The Model Parliament included representatives.
Why were serfs an important part of the manor system?
Serfs were necessary in order to farm the manor land to produce food.
What was the primary purpose of a castle?
The main purpose of a castle is defense.
What was the Code of Chivalry?
The Code of Chivalry was the rules and behaviors that knights had to live by.
What important function did a guild fulfill in the medieval world?
The guild trained young craftsmen so that the best products were provided.
Why did King Edward I decide to reintroduce another Parliament after his father had dismissed the first one?
Edward wanted to earn the goodwill of the nobles to pay for his wars.
What would a person in medieval Europe see in a city but not on a manor estate?
You wouldn’t see a large crowd of people on a manor estate.
Why was the invasion by William the Conqueror in 1066 important?
It changed who became the next king of England and the English language
What was the Domesday Book?
The Domesday Book was a list of English property owners and their possessions.
How did the introduction of trial by jury by Henry II help create a fairer legal system?
With a jury trial, a group of people considered the evidence and decided whether someone was innocent or guilty.
How would you describe Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc was a very religious person.
How did introducing the shield tax make English kings more powerful?
They no longer had to rely on nobles for soldiers as they could now raise and pay for their own armies.
What were the actions women would not have been able to do in medieval Europe?
Women would not have been able to attend university as a student.
What led to the murder of Thomas Becket?
Henry’s angry words were probably misunderstood, and this led to the death of Becket.
Why was Eleanor’s court in Aquitaine called the most civilized place in Europe?
Eleanor hired poets and encouraged interesting conversations.
How did the Black Death help improve working conditions for serfs?
The death of so many people meant that serf labor was now more valuable, so serfs could demand better treatment.