Feudalism
This person owned ALL the land and gave it out to his most loyal & wealthy followers.
King
The knight is obligated to provide the lord with _____________
Protection
The Crusades mainly were fought over ___________, considered the Holy Land.
Jerusalem
Which invading group came from the East & were superb horsemen?
Magyars
Explain the arrival of the plague in Europe.
Answers may vary
Large amount of land including all buildings and fields
Manor
Knights followed a specific code of conduct called what?
Chivalry
The pope offered what to the kights that participated in the Crusades?
Entrance into heaven
Where did the Vikings come from?
Scandinavia
What is the definition of "dark age"?
Society begins to move backwards
What was the land called given to knights by the lord?
Fief
Which 3 people were knights required to fight bravely for?
1- Heavenly Lord
2- Earthly Lord
3- Lady
What year did the Children's Crusade occur?
1212
Why did Spain conduct the Inquisition?
-To rid the country of heresy
-Get rid of anyone not Catholic & who wouldn't convert
How was religion unifying?
Stable
Sense of security & belonging
Social gatherings
Define feudalism
Political System based on land ownership & personal loyalty.
-Rights & obligations
Explain the literature of chivalry & knighthood.
Glamorized medieval life & warfare
Poems, songs, and stories, specifically about ladies.
What are the 2 types of cathedrals built during the medieval times?
Romanesque & Gothic
What was the significance of stained glass?
Tells stories b/c many people could not read. (Bible)
What is the term for a church tax?
Tithe
-List from top to bottom the Feudal Pyramid.
-What increases as you move up?
-What increases as you move down?
-King, Lords, Knights, Peasants/Serfs
-$ & Power
-Population
Explain how a man became a knight. (Stages)
PAGE
SQUIRE
KNIGHT
Which pope ordered the 1st Crusade?
Pope Urban II
Describe the Viking warship & its importance.
-Sea Monster for intimidation
-Long, narrow, & fast
-Could hold up to 300 warriors
-Can sail in 3ft of water
*Allows for raids to be quick & inland.
List 3 effects of the Crusades
Trade expanded & increased
1st widespread attacks on Jews (b/c not involved)
Lessened power of pope
Knights lost lives & fortunes
Increased power of kings
Feudalism breaks down