Feudalism
Who is Charlemagne?
He wanted to spread christianity
Why did nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta?
King John was abusing his powers.
Who was the leader of the Catholic Church
the Pope
Why did the pope call a crusade?
to retake back the promise land (holy land)
What animals made the Black Death spread so quickly?
fleas on rats
What is a definition of feudalism?
A Political and economic system in which controlled land.
What was the first democratic, legislative body in modern Europe?
Great Council (Parliament)
Who lived in monasteries?
monks
Why did people have the motivation to fight in the Crusades? (main reason)
the pope promise forgiveness from all their sins
When someone died, who came to pick them up to bring them to the graveyard?
Man with a cart (milkman cart)
What was the feudal system based off of?
social hierarchy
Initially, who did the Magna Carta most impact?
took away the power of the king
What is a scriptorium?
place in the monastery where manuscripts were copied
How many crusades were there? (counting the children's crusade)
9
Were they are buried in the same grave?
yes
Why were social classes created?
mutual obligations and allegiances
What rights are protected in Magna Carta?
guaranteeing individual rights
How much land did the church own in Western Europe?
one-third of the land
In the beginning who had control over the holy land?
Muslims
What were symptoms of the Black death?
buboes, irritation, fever
What is the hierarchal structure?
Kings, Lords, Vassals, and peasants (serfs
Which English King did the nobles force to sign the Magna Carta?
King John
What does the term divine rights mean?
belief that God chose you to rule
Who called for the crusades?
Pope Urban 2
What song goes along with the Black Death?
Ring around the rosie