Middle Ages
Dark Ages, Medieval Times
Who made up the lowest class in feudal Europe during the Middle Ages?
Serfs (peasants)
Which group invaded Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Vikings
What were the Crusades fought over?
Holy Land
Where did the Black Plague originate?
What was the political system of the Middle Ages, characterized by a strict class system, based on obligations?
Feudalism
What was the role of knights in medieval society?
Which of these was NOT part of the feudal system?
A. Lords
B. Vassals
C. Serfs
D. Senators
D. Senators
What religions claimed land in the Holy Land?
Christians, Muslims, Jews
How was the Black Plague spread?
Rats, Fleas, Travel, Trade
What was the economic system of the Middle Ages called? HINT: Everyday life revolved around the.......
MANORialism
What is chivalry?
A code of honor used by knights in the Middle Ages (Will Spinner needs to learn this)
What was the name of the Eastern Roman Empire that still stood following the fall of the western half?
Byzantine Empire
What are two reasons you may go to fight in the Holy Land?
1. For God
2. For glory and wealth
3. Forgiveness of sins
4. Escape serfdom and feudalism
5. Adventure
Approximately how much of Europe's population was killed by the plague?
1/2-2/3
What was the most powerful institution during the Middle Ages?
The Roman Catholic Church
Draw the feudalism pyramid.
DAILY DOUBLE
What was the capital of Justinian's empire?
Constantinople
Name 2 important leaders of the Crusades.
Saladin and Richard the Lion Hearted
How did the Crusades impact the Black Plague?
The increased trade and travel following the Crusades sped up the spread of the disease.
What event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages, and why? MUST answer both parts for points
The Fall of the Roman Empire; loss of central power in western Europe, people left the cities and went to the country/manor, where they were protected, etc.
Which king strengthened the power of the Catholic Church, and became the most leader of the Middle Ages, AND where was he from?
Charlemagne; France
Europe's economy was dependent on what industry during the Middle Ages?
Agriculture (Farming)
Name 2 effects that the Crusades had on the world.
What was one impact of the Crusades OTHER THAN death?
Loss of faith in God, decrease in power of the Catholic Church, more jobs for serfs to move up in society, etc.