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The Middle Ages
Charlemagne
The Plague
Feudalism
Potpourri
100

How long did the Middle Ages last?

1,000 Years

100

Which barbarian tribe did Charlemagne lead?

Franks

100

How did the plague spread?

Fleas on Rats.

100
Who was at the very top of Pyramid of Feudalism, who was the ruler who claimed ownership of the lands?
King
100

This was a code of ethical and moral conduct that a knight was expected to live by during the Middle Ages.

Chivalry

200

This was large piece of land owned by a lord during the Middle Ages.

a manor (or a fief)

200
What does the term, "Charlemagne" mean?
"Charles the Great"
200
What nickname was given to the Bubonic Plague?
The "Black Death"
200

The King often granted the land to Important _______ who pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king.

Lords / Nobles

200

A person that works for another without pay in order to learn a craft or skill.

Peasant

300
What were the Lord’s main duties toward the people that pledged allegiance to them?
To protect them and their land.
300

What title was given to Charlemagne by the pope in 800 A.D.? *Double Jeopardy*

"Emperor of the Romans" or "Holy Roman Emperor"

300
How did the Europeans finally stop the spread of the plague?
Cleaned up their cities
300

A local Servant who worked on Feudal lands or manors and was "bound to the soil".

Serfs / Peasants

300

This battle, led by William the Conqueror, introduced a long line of leaders to the island of Britain. (Extra Points if you know the year.)

Battle of Hastings (1066)

400

The period of time from the collapse of the Roman Empire (476) to the Age of Discovery (1476)

the Middle Ages / Medieval Ages / "Dark Ages"

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*
Between 1/2 and 2/3
400

Name at least 2 results of the Crusades.

-Increased Trade -End of Feudalism -Spread of Ideas/Knowledge

400

Name a major impact of the Battle of Agincourt?

- the age of knights ended

- Middle Ages "ended"

- commoners beat knights in military battle

500
Which institution restored order to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire? How did they accomplish this?
- Roman Catholic Church - They set up a court system and educated the barbarians
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
___________ was an economic system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty or service. *Double Jeopardy*
Feudalism
500

This king conquered much of modern-day France and chose to get baptized into the Roman Catholic Church in order (at least partially) to build alliances with other Catholics.

Clovis