Medieval Geography
name one mountain rage in medieval europe
pyrenees mtns, alps, or carpathian mtns
who did most of the work like farming, blacksmithing, ect
serfs/peasants
what did the king do in the manor system
He owned all the land in the country and decided who he would grant a fief to
This architectural style, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, flourished in medieval Europe.
This medieval practice, involving the isolation of ships and people, was used to prevent the spread of the Black Plague.
What is quarantine?
name one big body of water in medieval europe
Atlantic ocean, north sea, baltic sea, adriatic sea, mediterranean sea, and black sea
what did a powerful lord grant to its vassal
protection and fief
what are some of the buildings/places you could find on a manor? Name at least 2
Castles, field, church, homes for serfs
This ancient trade route connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods such as silk, spices, and precious metals
what was the silk road?
This percentage of Europe's population is estimated to have died as a result of the Black Plague.
What is 30-60%?
name 1 river in medieval europe
Rhine, Danube, Seine, and Po
What social class was not allowed to leave the manor?
what did a lord provide to the serfs
the lord provided its serfs with housing, farmland, and protection from bandits.
Draw an example of the 3 field system
should break the drawing into 3 part with only two used for growing crops
This group of people, often blamed for the spread of the Black Plague, faced persecution and violence during the pandemic.
Who are the Jews?
name one city in medieval europe
Rome, London, Paris, Constantinople, or hamburg
This medieval code of conduct was followed by knights and emphasized virtues such as bravery, courtesy, and honor.
What is chivalry?
These were the fortified residences of lords, providing defense and a symbol of power.
What are castles?
this item that was traded on the silk road helped to improve preservation techniques in food
what are spices?
Following the Black Plague, this social class experienced improved living conditions and higher wages due to labor shortages.
Who are serfs/peasants?
Name 2 modern day countries that started in Medieval Europe?
Italy, England/UK, france, spain, or Germany.
This event in the 14th century significantly weakened the feudal system by reducing the population and labor force.
What was the black death?
what was the Feudal system
A set of rights and obligations between a lord, nights, serfs, and kings
This document, signed by King John of England in 1215, is considered one of the foundational texts of modern democracy and the rule of law.
What was the magna carta?
The Black Plague caused a decline in this institution's influence, as people began to question its ability to protect them from the disease.
What is the Church?/ Christianity?