Feudalism
What was the main purpose of the feudal system in medieval Europe?
To provide protection and order after the fall of Rome.
Why were clergy so important to Kings and nobles?
The clergy were spiritual advisors and leaders as well as some of the only educated people in the early middle ages.
What were guilds?
Organizations of craftspeople or merchants that set standards and protected their members.
What was the Magna Carta?
A document that limited the power of the English king and protected nobles’ rights.
Why was Constantinople an ideal location for a capital city?
It was easy to defend and located between Europe and Asia for trade.
What were the biggest effects of the fall of Rome on Europe?
No central government, Trade stopped, Often very violent periods of struggle.
What was the main role of monks and nuns during the Middle Ages?
To live religious lives, pray, and help the poor or sick, copy books and manuscripts, and teach.
How did guilds help craftspeople and merchants?
They set prices, trained apprentices, and ensured product quality.
Why was the Magna Carta written?
To force King John to recognize the rights of nobles and follow the law.
How did Byzantine emperors use religion to support their rule?
They claimed authority from God and linked church and state power.
What is the term for the land granted to a vassal?
A fief.
What is excommunication?
Being banned from the Church and denied salvation.
Why were towns sometimes unhealthy places to live?
They were crowded, dirty, and lacked clean water and sanitation.
How did the Bubonic Plague arrive in Europe?
It came from fleas that lived on rats and traveled from Asia to Europe.
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What was Justinian’s Code, and why was it important?
A collection of Roman laws that became the basis for many European legal systems.
Explain the mutual obligations between lords and vassals.
Lords gave land and protection; vassals gave loyalty and military service.
What was the main goal of the Crusades?
To recapture the Holy Land (Jerusalem) from Muslim control.
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How did trade routes connect places like Flanders, Venice, and Constantinople?
Trade routes linked Europe with Asia and Africa, bringing goods, ideas, and wealth.
What was the Hundred Years’ War, and how did it affect common people?
A war between England and France; peasants fought and gained more power/wealth and feudal knights became less important.
What caused the split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches?
Disagreements over church authority and religious practices.
How did feudalism create a structured society in medieval Europe?
It organized people into a system based on land ownership, loyalty, and service, which maintained stability and order.
How did the Church’s power shape medieval Europe?
It united people under one faith, influenced laws, and had authority over kings and everyday life.
How did the growth of towns change medieval society?
It created new job opportunities, a middle class, and reduced dependence on the feudal system.
How did the bubonic plague change work, trade, and life in Europe? minimum 3 things
It killed millions, caused labor shortages, raised wages for workers, and weakened feudalism.
How did the Byzantine Empire preserve and spread Greek and Roman culture?
Through education, art, architecture, and the copying of ancient texts.