Middle Ages 1
Who owned most of the land and controlled the people around them?
The Lords
What invention during the Middle Ages made the production of books and newspapers possible?
The Printing Press
Who set up the circuit court system where judges would travel to the countryside to hear cases?
King Henry II
Who won the Hundred Years' War?
France
What groups of people made up the middle class of the Middle Ages?
Merchants and Craftsmen
What was the purpose in training for a Lady-In-Waiting?
To marry a nobleman
In which year did William the Conqueror become king of England?
1066
Which vocabulary word means a religious journey?
Pilgrimage
What was the protective metal covering used to keep a person safe from injury during battle?
Armor
How did the Black Death spread through Europe?
Fleas on rodents
What competitive event did knights partake in to entertain the people and win money?
Jousting
Why was Magna Carta so important?
Limited the power of kings/Gave more power to the people/Helped established our government
What was the first major event that helped transform western Europe, leading to the Middle Ages?
The Roman Empire fell apart
What does the word medieval mean?
Relating to the Middle Ages
What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
An embroidered cloth that tells the story of the Norman Conquest/Battle of Hastings
What group of people were at the bottom of the hierarchy in the feudal system?
Freemen and Serfs
What do you call someone who learns a skill or trade by working with a skilled craftsman for a long time with no pay?
An Apprentice
Who became king of England as a result of the Battle of Hastings
William the Conqueror
What was the code of rules about how knights should behave called?
Chivalry
What was a female member of the noble class called?
A Lady
What holy city was being fought over during the Crusades?
Jerusalem
Where would a lord live?
A castle or a manor
What killed approximately 1/3 of the population of Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Black Death (The Plague)
What do you call a group of women who devoted their lives to the Church?
Nuns