Feudal Europe
What is feudalism?
This system was based on loyalty, land, and service.
Who were the warrior class served and protected their lord.
Samurai
What is the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople
What is holy book of Islam?
Quran
What is an Enduring Issue?
A challenge, problem, or significant topic that has been debated or addressed by societies across different time periods
After this event, feudalism developed in Europe.
The fall of the Roman Empire
What is Bushido?
This code guided samurai behavior.
Which emperor expanded the empire and created a famous law code?
Justinian
What is the title of the leaders who ruled after Muhammad’s death?
Caliphs
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What the main purpose of castles during the Middle Ages?
Defense (protection from attack)
How was feudal Japan similar to feudal Europe?
Both systems were based on land, loyalty, and military service
Which empress was known for her influence and partnership with Justinian?
Theodora
What is the city Muslims face when praying?
Mecca
What type of society is organized like a pyramid with levels of power.
A Social Hierarchy
This institution became the most powerful unifying force in Western Europe after the fall of Rome.
The Catholic Church
What is the job of the Emperor
He is just a symbolic figure
What event split Christianity into two branches.
Great Schism
How did Islam unify people across different regions despite their differences?
Shared beliefs, the Five Pillars created a common identity across diverse regions. inclusive to all people
How did the Eastern Orthodox Church differ from the Roman Catholic Church?
The emperor had authority over the church (or different leadership/structure)
Explain how feudalism both protected people and limited social mobility in medieval Europe.
It provided protection through local lords, but people were born into fixed social classes and had little chance to move up.
Why was the shogun more powerful than the emperor in feudal Japan?
The shogun had real political and military power while the emperor was mostly symbolic
What branch of Christianity was practiced in the Byzantine Empire.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Prayer, charity, fasting, faith, and pilgrimage
How many Social Studies Teachers are there in the HS
15