Medieval Life
Where did most people live in the Middle Ages?
The countryside/villages
Who controlled the Inquisition?
The Catholic Church
When did the Black Death happen?
14th century
Where is the Alhambra?
Granada
When did the Modern Age begin?
15th century
What was a guild?
A group of workers with the same job
Who did the Inquisition target?
People accused of heresy
What caused the Black Death?
Bacteria spread by fleas on rats.
What religion influenced its design?
Islam
Why did Europeans explore?
Trade/wealth/new trading routes
Name one job in a medieval city.
Blacksmith/baker/merchant/etc.
What is heresy?
Beliefs against the Church
Name one symptom.
Fever/black lumps/weakness
What is the purpose of courtyards and water?
Cooling, beauty, relaxation
Name one consequence of the "discovery" of America.
Colonization/new trade/cultural exchange/spread of diseases
What is an apprentice?
A person learning a job from a master
What could happen during a trial?
Interrogation/torture/forced confession
How did it spread so quickly?
Trade routes/close living quarters/poor hygiene
Why was the Alhambra built on a hill?
Defense and visibility
What major event happened in 1492?
Columbus reached America
Name one advantage of living in a city.
Jobs, trade, protection, services
Why did the Church think heresy was dangerous?
It could spread and weaken their power.
What was one consequence?
Millions died/labor shortage/social change
Who built it?
The Nasrid dynasty (Muslims)
What happened to Constantinople in 1453?
It was conquered by the Ottoman Empire.