The "Dark" Ages
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More Random Stuff Mr. H knows
100

Who was higher up in Feudalism ? Knights or Lords

Lords

100

True or False: The Knights had the most land. 

false

100

The insects that carried the plague were actually transported by what other animal?

Rats

100

This group was at the top of the Feudal System hierarchy

Kings and Queens (Monarchs)

100

What instrument does Mr. H play?

Guitar

200

What event marks the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe?

The fall of Rome

200

During the Middle Ages, the Bubonic Plague was known as:

The Black Death

200

On a manor, maintanence, farming and labor was done by who?

peasants or serfs

200

True or False: money was more important than land in the early middle ages

False - land was most important

200

In the movie "Brave" what food turned the mother into a bear?

A little cake?

300

Which Middle Ages system was a practice where land was exchanged for loyalty?

Feudalism

300

This is a peasant who did not own land but worked on the lord's land and lived on the manor. 

Serf

300

At first, the plague was spread by bites from which insect?

Fleas

300

On a Manor, who actually owned the land?

The Landlord

300

What kind of food is Mr. H's Favorite?

Wings

400

In feudalism, what was the land called - including the farms and the castle? 

Manor

400

This is a noble or knight that received land from a lord or monarch. 

Vassal

400

Where would Plague doctors place flowers and herbs to protect themselves from the disease?

In their masks

400

Who were the knights protecting the manor from

Vikings muslims pirates invaders

400

What is the closest planet to earth?

Mars

500

Why did peasants get better pay after the Bubonic Plague?

So many died the ones who were left could demand more money for their work.

500

This is the term for land that would be given to a lord as part of the Feudal System. 

Fief

500

What was a way they tried to cure the plague that made them frustrated with their faith?

Praying

500

After the collapse of the Roman Empire, what happened to the government structure in Europe?

It fragmented into many different kingdoms.

500

Who sent the crusaders to save the holy land?

The Pope