People
Leader of the Catholic Church
The Pope
This event resulted in 10-15% of the population dying
The Great Famine
The signing of this limited the power of the king
The Magna Carta
Peasants worked the land in exchange for __________
Protection
What city was being fought over during the Crusades?
Jerusalem
King and Queen of Spain
Ferdinand and Isabella
This century-long event helped define the boundaries of England and France
The Hundred Years War
What city did the Crusaders and Muslims fight over?
Jerusalem
The marriage of Isabella and Ferdinand formed what country?
Spain
Why was the Catholic Church so powerful?
Church controlled Christianity
It had power over Kings and Queens
They could determine who goes to heaven/hell
Who were the Normans?
French Vikings
The Great Famine led to a massive increase in what?
Food prices
What were crusaders promised by going on a Crusade?
Forgiveness of sins
Series of wars to expel Muslims from Spain
Reconquista
What are the 2 roles of the English Parliament?
Pass taxes
Impose laws
*Double Points!*
This leader was illiterate but promoted education
Charlemagne
The Middle Ages was known for a regression in what?
Knowledge
Name 2 things that begin to decline with the shift to the manorial system and feudalism
education
literacy
trade
cities
**DOUBLE POINTS**
What aspect of being a serf was extremely beneficial for the king in the long term?
Serfs were tied to the land. They could not move away
**TRIPLE POINTS**
Why did Feudalism/Manorial system develop?
To protect from invasion after the fall of Rome
Conquered and united England
William the Conqueror
**DOUBLE POINTS!**
The decline of Feudalism and the rise of wealthy, powerful peasants are effects of what event?
The Black Death
*DOUBLE POINTS*
This made judges apply laws equally across England
Common Law
What person received land in exchange for loyalty and providing military service?
Lord/Vassal
What is the result of the Battle of Hastings?
Normans unite and conquer England