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The Middle Ages
Charlemagne
The Plague
Feudalism
Garbage Bag
100
The Eastern center of the Roman Empire
Constantinople
100
Which barbarian tribe did Charlemagne lead?
Franks
100
How did the plague spread?
Fleas on Rats.
100
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service.
Feudalism
100
These two countries fought in the Hundred Years' War
England and France
200
What is a manor?
A large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages.
200
What does the term, "Charlemagne" mean?
"Charles the Great"
200
What nickname was given to the Bubonic Plague?
The "Black Death"
200
Who were the invaders from Scandinavia that attacked Europe during the 700s and 800s?
The Vikings
200
What is an apprentice?
A person that works for another without pay in order to learn a craft or skill.
300
What were the Lord’s main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?
To protect them and their land.
300
What part of Europe did Charlemagne rule over? *Double Jeopardy*
Western Europe
300
How did the Europeans finally stop the spread of the plague?
Cleaned up their cities
300
What was chivalry?
The code of conduct that a knight was expected to live by during the Middle Ages.
300
What newly invented weapon was most successful during the Hundred Years' War?
Longbow
400
What were the Middle Ages?
The period of time from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Age of Discovery (1476)
400
Who was Charlemagne?
The Frankish King that united the western part of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
400
What fraction of Europe's population died as a result of the plague? *Double Jeopardy*
Between 1/2 and 2/3
400
Status in a feudal society was determined in what way?
-God or birth
400
What is excommunication? Why did Medieval Christians fear it?
To be cast out of the church (take out). They feared it because they would not be able to get in to heaven.
500
Which institution restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? How did they accomplish this?
- Roman Catholic Church - Education
500
What does the term self-sufficient mean? Why did a manor house have to be self-sufficient?
- The ability to provide for ALL of your own needs. - Because there were long distances between the manor houses.
500
Name three symptoms of the bubonic plague.
-Blackish/Red Spots -Raised Bumps -Blackening of the Tongue
500
What were three results of the crusades? *Double Jeopardy*
-Increased Trade -End of Feudalism -Spread of Ideas/Knowledge -Economy got better -Tensions
500
Why did Nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta in 1215?
They wanted to limit the king’s power and have their rights listed.