Middle Ages 1
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A parcel of land made to a vassal in exchange for his loyalty and service.
Fief
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A peasant legally bound to the land who had to provide labor, pay rent, and be under a lord’s control
Serf
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What is a coat of arms, and what was its purpose?
It was used to identify nobles on the battlefield and elsewhere. It consisted of various symbols that represented their family.
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Originating in Asia, the Black Death was transmitted to human by this.
fleas
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What is the name of the founder of Islam and the final biblical prophet?
Muhammad
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A main role a knight performed for a noble lord.
Fight, Protect, Serve
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What are the main purposes of a castle (name 3)?
Home to a noble family, Defense/offense, Symbol of power, center for government and justice
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This is a medieval system of rules that outlined the expected behavior of a knight, emphasizing virtues like bravery, loyalty, courtesy, honor, and the protection of the weak, all while upholding their duty to God and their lord
Code of Chivalry
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A man who served a lord and pledged their fealty to them was known as a...
Vassal
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What is the name of the cube-shaped shrine in Mecca that is the holiest site in Islam?
The Kaaba
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This group of people were targeted by Christians during the Black Death, and accused of poisoning the wells.
the Jews
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The Black death was also know as this Plague.
Bubonic Plague
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What does the phrase “Ora et Labora” mean and what language is it?
Prayer and work. It is Latin.
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In Islam, what is Hajj?
Pilgrimage to Mecca at some point in your life.
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Monks live together in self-sufficient, cooperative communities called this...What is the name of the leader of these places?
Monks live in a monastery. The leader of a monatery is called an abbott.
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The Black Death helped end this system of nobles, knights, and serfs in Europe.
Feudal System
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Before becoming Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne was the king of this kingdom
The Franks
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This is a handwritten book that has been decorated with images, borders, and drawings, along withe use of gold or silver leaf.
Illuminated manuscript
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What is the name of the holy book believed by Muslims to be the written word of God?
The Koran (Quran)
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Explain what period this piece of art is from and how do you know that?
Medieval period (Middle Ages)
Important figure is large; religious; gold background; halo; baby looks like a tiny man; vivid colors; stiff figures; flat
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What was the name for the idea that a king was chosen to rule by God?
Divine Right Theory
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Name and describe the 3 main castle types.
Motte and Bailey
Stone Keep
Concentric Castle
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Name two important effects of the Black Death?
Labor shortages, Higher wages for laborers and artisans, Decline of serfdom, Growth of cities, Decline in Church influence, weakening and ending of the feudal system
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Who was Charlemagne and why was he important?
He united much of Western Europe. He promoted learning and culture, with improvements in education, literature, art, and architecture. He ordered the preservation of ancient Greek and Roman texts.
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Explain what period this piece of art is from and how do you know that?
Light and dark; depth; figures look lifelike; emotion on the faces; detailed background with nature; nudity ok;