How long did the Middle Ages last?
500 years
750 years
1000 years
1,000 Years
Which barbarian tribe did Charlemagne lead?
Franks
Who was at the very top of Pyramid of Feudalism, who was the ruler who claimed ownership of the lands?
King
A large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages.
What is a Manor?
What does the term, "Charlemagne" mean?
"Charles the Great" or "Henry the Great"
"Charles the Great"
What did the European's call the Germanic tribes?
What are Barbarians?
What were the Lord’s main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?
To protect them and their land.
What part of Europe did Charlemagne rule over? *Double Jeopardy*
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Western Europe
How did the Europeans finally stop the spread of the plague?
Cleaned up their cities
Why did the Europeans move to the country side after the fall of Rome?
What is for safety and protection.
The period of time from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Age of Discovery (1476)
What were the Middle Ages?
The king of France that united the western part of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Who is Charlemagne?
What fraction of Europe's population died as a result of the plague? *Double Jeopardy*
Between 1/2 and 2/3
Between 3/4 and 4/5
Between 1/2 and 2/3
What were three results of the Crusades?
-Increased Trade -End of Feudalism -Spread of Ideas/Knowledge
What group of people was located on the third level of the feudal hierarchy?
What are the Knights
Which institution restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
- Roman Catholic Church -
What does the term self-sufficient mean?
- The ability to provide for ALL of your own needs. -
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*
Feudalism
The Middle Ages were broken down into three time frames. What was each time frame called?
1. Early
2.High
and 3. Late