Vocab I
Vocab II
Daily Life
Faith & Religion
End of Feudalism
100
Name something you might do at a cathedral.
Pray, learn, get married, (any of the sacraments).
100
What is another name for the Black Death?
The Bubonic Plague
100
What is the lowest rank in Medieval European Society?
Serfs (peasants but indebted to the land.)
Peasants (poor farming folks) made up the bulk of the population.
100
Pope Leo III crowned him as the king, reinforcing the relationship between the Church and the Kingdom.
Charlemagne
100
Which countries fought in the Hundred Years War?
France & England
200
What do you call a knight's code of behavior?
The code of chivalry.
200
What are the religious leaders who oversee the ceremonies and deliver the teachings of the Christian Church?
Clergy
200
Most medieval ______________ believed that God gave them the right to rule.
monarchs
200
The Crusades were mostly fought between the ___________ and _____________.
Christians and Muslims
200
Joan of Arc was a fierce teenage girl who lead the French Army during a part of the Hundred Years' War. She is now referred to as a Saint. But what happened to her in the end?
She was captured by the English and burned at the stake.
300
A noble is a ________ to monarch but a lord to knights and peasants.
vassal
300
Name three of Charlemagne's achievements.
Any: United all the Christian lands in Europe, strengthened Christianity, crowned emperor by the Pope, wrote new laws and built schools
300
The head of the church is called the __________. What is the name of the one that called for the Crusades?
The Pope!
Pope Urban II
300
Give three examples of why the European Church was powerful during the Middle Ages.
had lots of land, got tax money, people could read and write, close to king, could excommunicate
300
What is the Magna Carta? Who is signing and what is agreed upon?
It is a formal document signed between King John and nobles/barons/church officials to balance the power. The king agreed to protect the rights of the nobles in exchange for loyalty.
400
Give an example of a craft guild you might find in a medieval town.
Bakers, shoemakers (cobblers), weavers, blacksmiths, hatters etc (any trade or crafty job!)
400
What is a monastery? Who lives there and what do they do mostly?
a Christian religious community where monks lived; a center of learning.
400
Why did most people want to stay within the manor system?
The manor system was self-sufficient as it provided everything they needed - protection, food, living spaces, etc.
400
List three effects of the Crusades, for any group. (Christians, Muslims, Jews).
Anything from Effects of the Crusades notes.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15viF7Hi0q_2fzqLXim9wd-z_ynYVysd70QEGNsZdGLQ/edit?usp=sharing
400
How did the plague start in medieval Europe? What are some symptoms? Treatments?
People in Europe began to trade more -> cargo with rats that were infected by fleas (& bacteria). Symptoms: Large boils or buboes that formed on body, Headaches, Fevers, Vomiting
Treatments: Quarantining, carrying flowers/herbs in masks, draining blood, drinking powdered emerald, praying
500
What is this? Who typically made them and why is it important?
Illuminated manuscripts - Handwritten books or documents decorated with bright colors and precious metals made by monks to keep knowledge of the past alive!
500
Explain feudalism with as much detail as possible. Include the four levels within it and use the word "lord" and "vassal."
A system of promises for loyalty and protection between a lord and a vassal.The hierarchy consists of a monarch at the top, followed by nobles, knights, and peasants/serfs.
500
Give 5 characteristics of a medieval town.
ANY: dirty/unsanitary, crowded, dominated by the church, run by town council, most people could not read or write, developed near rivers, filled with markets and guilds, often surrounded by a large wall, could be violent, poor sewage system
500
Were the crusades successful for Christians? Why? (Give three pieces of evidence).
Answers may vary. (Points for correct evidence)
500
How did the Bubonic Plague impact daily life and the population? How did it weaken feudalism?
Wiped about 1/5-1/3rd of the population because of unsanitary conditions. Those that survived (peasants) had more power, money, rights so it shifted power from feudal lords to common people.