Feudal System
Who were the most important person in the feudal system?
The clergy and the King
What was the water around a castle called?
A moat
What is the definition of "emperor?"
The ruler of an empire.
What army did Joan of Arc join?
French
Who crowned Charlemagne as the “Holy Roman Emperor?”
Pope Leo III
Who were the richest members of the Feudal System?
The Nobles
What was the purpose of the castle drawbridge?
Allows entrance over the castle moat and can be raised to prevent the entry of enemies
What is "urbanization?"
The process of people moving to cities.
Why did Joan of Arc want to join the army?
She had religious visions where she believed she was called by God to serve for the French army against the British.
At the end of the 400s, how many kingdoms was England divided into?
seven
After the lords received land, what did they need to give to the king?
money and soldiers
Name three features of a castle.
Moat, drawbridge, curtain walls, twin-towered gatehouse, slotted defenses (murder holes), castle courtyard
What was the Magna Carta?
A charter that listed the rights and liberties of nobles, and limited the power of the monarch
How did Joan of Arc get to join the military?
She cut her hair and dressed like a boy. She disguised herself as a man.
Who was named the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire?
Charlemagne
What kind of person in the Feudal System would you want to be and why?
I would want to be a __________ because...
Why were castles important?
To protect the king and people
Give an example of a pilgrim.
Religious travelers who visited holy sites
Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower in 1620
When did Joan of Arc serve in the army?
During the Hundred Years' War
Who ruled the Frankish kingdoms after Charlemagne's death?
His grandsons
How did the feudal system create organization in Europe in the Middle Ages?
The feudal system created organization through an exchange of land for food, protection, and money. The lords received land, but had to provide money and soldiers to the king. The knights and vassals received land but had to provide protection to nobles.
The peasants and serfs at the bottom would work the land and receive protection from the knights and vassals.
What castle feature was most important? Why do you think this way?
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Use the word "caravan" correctly in context in a sentence.
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Why was Joan of Arc famous?
She was the first woman to lead an army.
What were some of the accomplishments of Charlemagne?
made education system better
built churches
Established laws around Christian church