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When did the Middle Ages begin?
The Middle Ages began in century V
What was a serf in the Middle Ages?
A peasant who belonged to the land
What was a major disease that was in Middle Ages Europe?
The bubonic plaque
What did people build for protection?
Castles
What marked the end of the Ancient period and the beginning of the Middle Ages?
The fall of the Roman Empire
What was the Middle Ages?
the era in European history that followed the fall of the Roman Empire, lasting from about 500-1500 - also called the medieval period
Marked the end of the European Middle Ages
The appearance of medieval cities
the appearance of a new social class: the bourgeoisie
The Renaissance
A religious war during The Middle Ages? what was it for?
The crusade, to take back the holy land
When was The fall of the Roman Empire?
In 476, century V
What was a lord in the Middle Ages?
A person who controlled land and could therefore grant estates to vassals
How did the Bubonic plague begin?
The bite of infected fleas
Division of the territory during The Middle Ages?
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was separated into small kingdoms. Each one had its own laws, customs, and language.
What is the name of the period before the Middle Ages?
Ancient History.
Name of an armored warrior who fought on horseback in medieval Europe
knight
Does the Bubonic plaque still exist?
Yes, it does.
Consequences of The Crusades
Recovered commerce routes between Asia and Europe
Hatred of Muslims
Exploration of Europeans
When was the end of the Middle Ages
In century XV
What was a vassal?
A person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services in feudal Europe
the key word for describing the order of The Middle Ages?
Protection
Achievements of The Middle Ages
universities
Gothic style
Weapons