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Medieval Europe
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Angkor
Angkor Achievements
Black Death
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Who was at the top of the Feudal System in Medieval Europe?
The King
100
People who had taken formal vows to devote their lives to God
Clergy
100
Name two modern countries that the Khmer Empire was located in
Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia
100
TRUE OR FALSE: Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Listed temple
True
100
How was the Black Death spread across Europe?
Rats on ships and along trade routes
200
Name four architectural styles of Medieval churches
flying buttresses, tall spires, high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows
200
Indian customs and beliefs mixing with traditional beliefs and customs of the Khmer
Indianisation
200
Why was Jayavarman II such an important figure in the Khmer Empire?
he united the warring states and founded the Khmer Empire.
200
How were the every day lives of rich and poor people similar?
they dressed similarly and wore their hair in a similar manner
200
The length of time it took for a person to die from the plague
2-7 days
300
What was the bubonic plague? AND What are some of the symptoms of the bubonic plague
Bubonic plague was an infection that could be transmitted from rats to humans through a bite. Was a significant epidemic which spread throughout Medieval Europe and wiped out 1/2 the population. Symptoms included: Headaches, pain, buboes, coughing up blood etc
300
A title used for the kings of Angkor meaning ‘universal monarch’ or ‘king of kings’
Chakravartin
300
What was the importance of Tonle Sap for the livelihood of the Khmer people?
water source. large lake which allowed the people to cultivate rice and other crops. much of their lives were centred around this lake.
300
How would you describe the position of women in Angkor society
Women were fairly well respected. Women were the King's bodyguards. They could inherit land, and work in various positions such as judges and in trade
300
Name TWO methods used to combat the black death during medieval times
sniff sweet smelling things cut open buboes prayer etc
400
What did the Magna Carta do for Medieval society?
Took absolute power away from the king. Allowed those further down the hierarchy to have greater control.
400
Baray
an enormous reservoir of the Khmer that held millions of cubic meters of water
400
What is the hierarchical order of Khmer society
king; nobles and official; artisans and professionals; peasants; slaves
400
Explain how temples were a reflection of the religious influence on the Khmer empire
faced east - where the sun rose and gave gods energy had gates at the four cardinal points were dedicated to Hindu gods were designed to represent Hindu gods home at Mount Meru
400
What was the "Wheel of Fortune"?
an image which depicted the movement of power - at the bottom, you were praying because you had no power, or you were losing it. Life has ups and downs, and the idea was to be at the centre of the wheel (focussing on god)
500
Outline the ranks of the feudal system in descending order
King Baron Knights Peasants
500
What is a believer in more than one god?
polytheist
500
Why are temples so valuable to a historian studying the Khmer Empire?
they provide us with the only real primary evidence that we have on the Khmer society. give an insight into the daily life and the importance of the temple to the Khmer people
500
Explain the water management system of the Khmer Empire
So advanced they were able to supply water for their livelihoods and society during wet and dry season. Used barays and ponds to divert and store water for future use. Meant that they could have multiple rice crops rather than just one each year.
500
How did the Black Death influence medieval society?
killed half the population weakened the power of the Catholic Church gave lower feudal society more power more food etc available (less people to feed) increased desire and understanding of medicine