Who was the most famous man to travel the Silk Road?
Marco Polo
100
How did fleas and rats pass the disease?
Rats carried the fleas. The fleas carried the disease. Fleas would bite a person and infect them.
100
What fraction of the population was killed by the plague?
1/4 to 1/3
100
What do we call it when you may not be thrown in jail without being charged of a crime and having a trial by jury?
Habeas Corpus
200
The Nobles in this country rallied behind their King and he gained more power as a result of the war.
France
200
Why did the emperor of China want to make the Silk Road safe?
It would keep his country better connected with a better line of communication.
200
Name three symptoms of the Black Death.
Pulse and Breathing quicken, Boils, fever, nausea, joint aches
200
What document gave rights to the people and took power away from the king?
Magna Carta
200
What impact did the 100 years war have on society?
Took power away from British Kings and French kings gained power.
300
Why did the king of England loose power in the 100 Years War?
Every time the king wanted more money for the war he had to ask Parliament for it. This gave Parliament the power and control.
300
Name two things Europe exported to China
Gold, Ivory, Precious Stone
300
How long did it take before you would die of the Black Death?
About 4 Days
300
What document was the foundation to our Declaration of Independence and Constitution?
Magna Carta
300
What impact did the Silk Road have on society?
They were able to get more goods. Ideas and diseases were exchanged as well.
400
Why were England and France fighting this war?
England started the war because their king was not chosen to be the king of England. They were seeking revenge.
400
Name two things that China exported to Europe
Silk, Fur, Ceremics, Laquer, Iron, Jade, and Bronze
400
Who became more valuable following the plague?
Peasants because there were fewer of them so they could demand more money.
400
What events of the Middle Ages allowed trade to increase?
The end of Feudalism and the Plague
400
What impact did the Black Plague have on society?
It killed 1/4 of the population, businesses went bankrupt, building projects stopped, serfs became valuable, and feudalism ended.
500
Joan of Arc was a major female figure inj history during this time period. Why was she so important?
She heard the voice of God, fullfilled a prophesy to lead the French to victory over the English, and then was burned at the stake for being a heretic (Someone who speaks out against the church.)
500
Besides goods sent to and from Europe on the Silk Road what were two other things that were exchanged?
Disease and Ideas
500
Why did the plague cause the manor system to fall apart?
Fewer peasants, they were in high demand, they got paid more for their work.
500
What is the group called that was created to run England in place of the King? They still make the laws for the country!
Parliment
500
Which was more important of an event? Magna Carta, Black Death, Silk Road?
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