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The Decline of Rome & the Splitting of the Roman Empire
Europe in the Early Middle Ages
The Decline of Feudalism
100
This empire fell because it was simply to large to handle and defend.
What is the Roman Empire.
100
This man was the King of the Franks, encouraged people to read and write and united much of Europe.
Who is Charlemagne
100
This killed approximately 1/3 of Europe's population.
What is the Bubonic Plague (or Black Death)
200
This man improved the Byzantine Empire by building the famous Hagia Sophia, bridges, parks, baths, roads and hospitals.
Who is Justinian.
200
This person is at the very top of the Church and even above the King.
Who is the Pope
200
This charter, meaning "Grand Charter" in Latin, said that everyone must follow the law, including kings.
What is The Magna Carta.
300
This is a code of laws that revised the outdated Roman Laws.
What is Justinian's Code.
300
This is am organization that made craftsmen good businessmen and regulated crafts.
What is a Guild.
300
As a result of the Black Death, this group of people got more power which caused for the decline in feudalism.
Who are the Peasants.
400
In this empire, the Church and State were united because the Emperor was in charge of both.
What is the Byzantine Empire.
400
This was the social structure in which land, loyalty, protection and food were all exchanged between various social groups.
What is the Feudal System.
400
These two countries fought for over 100 years in the 100 Year's War over lands in France.
What is England and France
500
This was the state religion of the Byzantine Empire.
What is Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
500
These people began to gain more power as a result of towns growing.
Who are merchants and commoners (peasants)
500
The 100 year's war caused a shift in power from Kings to the Nobles and Peasants, which caused what to happen?
What is the decline of feudalism.