Studying History
What is a primary source?
Evidence created during the time being studied.
What continent are England and France located in?
Europe
Who ruled kingdoms in medieval Europe?
Kings
What was the Black Death?
A deadly plague.
Which religious institution was highly influential in medieval Western Europe?
Catholic Church
What is a secondary source?
An account created after the time being studied.
Which ocean separates Europe and North America?
Atlantic ocean
Who were the trained warriors of feudal society?
Knights
In which century did the Black Death devastate Europe?
1300s
What were cathedrals used for?
Worship and community within Christianity.
Are government, leaders, and laws political, social, or economic?
Political
Name two countries located in Europe.
England, France, Italy, etc
What did peasants usually do?
Farm the land
What happened to Europe's population during the Black Death?
Many people died, causing the population to decline.
What did monasteries copy to preserve knowledge?
Books, texts, manuscripts
Which aspect of history focuses on people's daily lives, traditions, and relationships?
Social
What continent did Christianity dominate during the Middle ages?
Europe
What was the name of the estate a Lord ruled over?
Manor
What is a labor shortage?
When there are not enough available workers.
Name two areas of medieval life influenced by the Catholic Church.
Which aspect of history focuses on money, jobs, trade, and resources?
Economic
What continent did the Black death come from?
Asia
Explain the difference between a lord and a peasant.
A lord controlled land or an estate, while a peasant farmed the land.
Name one effect of the Black death on Europe.
- Labor shortage resulting in better working conditions and higher wages
-Weakened the Feudal system
-Led to more of a focus on education and healthcare
Explain why the Catholic Church was important beyond religious worship.
It also influenced education and everyday life, and monasteries preserved knowledge by copying manuscripts.