The Middle Ages
Charlemagne
The Plague
Feudalism
Garbage Bag
100

What were 2 reasons that led to the signing of the Magna Carta

the nobles wanted their rights protected

the king increased taxes

100

Which barbarian tribe did Charlemagne lead?

Franks

100

How did the plague spread?

Fleas on Rats.

100

how did feudalism benefit the nobilty

allowed them to focus on defense

provided them with workers

100

What limited the power of the king and protected individual rights?

Magna Carta

200

What was a positive economic effect of the Crusades

it increased trade

200

what was the relationship between the popes and kings like in the middle ages

the Popes and Kings argued over who had the most power

200
What nickname was given to the Bubonic Plague?
The "Black Death"
200

how did Feudalism benefit the Serfs

provided them land to farm

gave them military protection

200

what were the series of Wars between the Christians and the Muslims 

Crusades

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

what declined because of the black death

TRADE

300

A piece of land given to the vassals in exchange for loyalty

fief

300

The piece of land granted to the Vassels

Fief

400

what were the wars between the Christians and the Muslims

Crusaded

400
Who was Charlemagne?
The king of France 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*

about one third

400
What were three results of the Crusades?
-Increased Trade -End of Feudalism -Spread of Ideas/Knowledge
400

What Pope called on the Christians to retake the Holy Hand

Pope Urban II

500

What is Feudalism

Land was exchanged for Loyalty and protection

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 effects effects of the Bubonic Plague

PEASANTS BEGAN TO DEMAND WAGES FOR THEIR LABOR

THE MANOR SUSTEM BEGAN TO FALL APART

1/3 OD POPULATION DIED

500

___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*

Feudalism

500

There are two types of Peasants during the Medieval Manor what is the difference between a free peasant and a serf?

Freedmen could move around while Serfs are bound to the land