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The landmass that includes Europe and Asia
What is Eurasia?
This event, which began in 1096, was a series of religious wars initiated by Christians in Europe to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control.
What are the Crusades?
A worker who was tied to the land
What was a serf?
Led to the development of feudalism
What were the Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions?
Led to the growth of European cities c. 1000
What is an increase in population and trade?
Large estate owned by a knight or a lord
What is a manor?
European invaders of the 700s & 800s from Scandinavia
Who were the Vikings?
Evolved because knights could not work their land
What was the manor system?
System of promises and loyalty between lords and vassals
What was feudalism?
This document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the king and established certain rights for English citizens.
What is the Magna Carta?
Piece of land given to a knight as payment
What is a fief?
Frankish king who converted to Christianity
Who was Clovis?
Religious community where monks live and work
What is a monastery?
This group made up the majority of the population in feudal society and worked the land in return for protection.
Who are serfs?
Effects of Black Death
What are: manor system ended, 40 million people died, distrust in religion, less trade happening, more medical knowledge?
Latin term meaning middle ages
What is medieval?
This king of the Franks united much of Western Europe in the 9th century and was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 by Pope Leo III.
Who was Charlemange?
Noble who served a lord of higher rank
What is a vassal?
things that took place at the local church
What are markets, festivals, religious ceremonies?
The Crusades were a series of religious wars launched by European Christians to reclaim this city, which was considered sacred by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
What is Jerusalem?
Spanish Muslims
Who are the "moors"?
Charlemagne’s empire laid the foundation for the Holy Roman Empire. After his death, his empire was divided into 3 among his grandsons by this treaty in 843.
Treaty of Verdun
This person owned the manor and gave land to vassals in return for loyalty and service.
Who is a lord?
Explain how the roles of lords, vassals, and serfs were connected in the feudal system.
What is: Lords gave land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and protection, and serfs worked the land for the vassals in return for safety and a place to live?
people in charge of the Spanish inquisition and created the nation state of Spain
Who are Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand?