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Medieval Times facts
The Feudal System and Manors
Knights
The Crusades
Medieval Times facts-part 2
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How was Europe divided during the Middle Ages
It was divided into hundreds of small states that each had their own ruler
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Was everyone able to become a Knight?
Nope!
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What was the major jobs that a knight had?
To protect Kings/Lords and to go to battle for them.
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What two religions were fighting each other during the Crusades?
Christians and Muslims
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What was the name given to the disease that spread throughout Europe in the 1300s? It killed a huge amount of Europe’s population.
The Black Death
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Medieval Times, or the Middle Ages, began AFTER which time period?
The fall of The Roman Empire
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Which group was at the very bottom of the Feudal System (lowest class)?
Peasants
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This was the 2nd step to becoming a Knight. Around age fourteen, a page became this. He would practice his fighting skills, improve his ability to ride a horse, and even get to wear armor! He was also a personal servant for a Knight. He would make sure that the Knight’s horses and weapons were taken care of. Sometimes, he would even rescue his Knight!
What is a Squire
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How many years did the Crusades last for?
On and off for about 200 years
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What did people's daily routines mainly depend on?
Their status in the Feudal System
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What is the other name that is sometimes given to the Middle Ages (besides Medieval Times too)- it represents the idea that the advances and inventions of The Roman Empire were now pretty much gone
The Dark Ages
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What was really important in the Middle Ages? What was the term used to describe this important thing back then?
Land ownership Fief- Middle Ages word for land
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This was the 1st step to becoming a Knight. A young boy, around age seven, would be sent to live with a King or a Lord. He would learn how to care for the horses and weapons, perform chores, and also practice jousting.
What is a Page
300
Who declared a "Holy War" on the Muslims?
Pope Urban II
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What would be some things that a King/Noble would do on a daily basis?
-you would receive help from servants if you had them -you would take care of the business aspects on your land -you may even have some entertainment at the end of your day!
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What religion was extremely powerful during the Middle Ages?
The Christian Church
400
What was a large piece of land that was owned by a Lord? Who were the peasants that were bound to the land (unable to leave)
A manor or manorial system was the land owned by a Lord. Serfs-peasants who were bound to the land
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Between what ages could a Squire become a Knight and what were some of the things that a Knight needed to be able to do?
18-21 years old. A knight needed to be able to afford his own horse and armor, promise to serve the Christian Church, and follow the Code of Chivalry
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What was the major aim/goal of the Crusades?
To gain control over Jerusalem
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What was the daily routine like for peasants?
WORK WORK WORK WORK WORK
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This was the type of government during the Middle Ages and it referred to the economic ($), political, and social system in Medieval Europe during this time. Why was this system setup?
The Feudal System It was setup due to a lack of a central government in order to offer people protection
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Name all of the classes in The Feudal System-from the highest to the lowest class
Kings/Royal Class Nobles (Lords) Knights Peasants
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What was the Code of Chivalry?
A special law that knights followed that emphasized manners and treating women with respect.
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Describe, in detail, the 3 phases of The Spanish Inquisition
I. The Reconquista: The aim of Christians to take over Spain, which was under Muslim rule at the time II. The Expulsion: All non Christians (Muslims and Jews) kicked out of Spain III. The Spanish Inquisition: All remaining non Christians (Muslims and Jews) who were still in Spain were questioned, tortured, and killed.
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Why do people believe that The Black Death was able to spread?
Lack of proper hygiene- eating with hands, not washing hands=spread of germs!