Crusades
What were the Crusades
The "Holy Wars" between Muslims and Christians/Jews
Define feudalism.
A social organization or hierarchy based on class
What was the Black Death?
A disease that caused buboes. Killed 50% of Europe
Define humanism
People can use the power of reason and thinking to discover knowledge about themselves and society. Humans have potential and can contribute to society.
Another word for Renaissance
Rebirth
Focus on arts, literature, and learning
Name one major impact the Crusades had on Europe.
ONLY ONE
List the different social classes in the feudal system.
King, Noble/Clergy, Knight, Peasant
How did the Black Death spread throughout Europe?
Sailors contracted it and brought it to Sicily.
"Fleas on rats, fleas on rats"
1.Greek
2. Roman
3. Islamic
Name 3 Italian City-States that helped shape the Renaissance
Venice, Genoa, and Florence
Name another major impact the Crusades had on Europe
The other one
How did the feudal hierarchy impact the daily lives of peasants?
Work until you die
Little opportunity
Describe the social and economic impacts of the Black Death.
The Black Death reduced the number of workers on manors, leading to a rise in wages.
How did humanism influence art during the Renaissance?
More realistic paintings, more portraits, focus on the human body
Name the approach for educating with the Humanist movement.Educating the ____ _______.
Educating the whole child
How did the Crusades contribute to the decline of feudalism?
2. Growth of trade in towns
3. Opportunities for serfs
What were the obligations of a lord in the feudal system?
Loyalty to the king, receiving taxes, in charge of the peasants
What were some common beliefs about the causes of the Black Death?
Plague sent from God, superstitions
How people can be good members of their society. By educating themselves about history and political issues and working to improve society.
What were the four factors that allowed the thriving of Italian City-States? Geography is 1. Name the other 3
Climate,Social Organization,Leadership
Suprise!This is not about crusades: What is a guild
Essentially labour unions for journeyman
Discuss the reasons for the eventual decline of feudalism.
Black Death, peasants moved to towns, more opportunities, not enough peasants to farms
How did the Black Death contribute to the decline of feudalism?
various answers are acceptable
Discuss the role of humanism in challenging traditional medieval beliefs.
Differences in education and access to knowledge
Explain how The Silk Road spread more than just trade items
1.Religion
2. Disease