Medieval Feudal System Kings Knight

Feudalism

Medieval social system with lords, vassals, and fiefs

Code of Chivalry

Knight's code emphasizing honor, bravery, and gallantry

Manorialism

Economic system of self-sufficient manors in the Middle Ages

Excommunication

Church's punishment cutting off an individual from the sacraments

Gothic Architecture

Medieval style with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses

Crusade

Military campaigns by Christians to reclaim the Holy Land

Kings

Monarchs who ruled over territories in the Dark Ages

Noble

Nobility class below the king, often granted land in exchange for loyalty and military service

Knight

Skilled warriors who served the king or nobles in exchange for land or other rewards

Peasant/Serf

Lower class individuals who worked the land and were bound to the land they worked on

Self Sufficiency

Communities producing their own food and resources without relying on external sources

Pope

Head of the Roman Catholic Church, considered the spiritual leader of Christians

Charlemagne

Frankish king who was crowned Emperor of the Romans by the Pope in 800 AD, leading to the formation of the Holy Roman Empire

Holy Roman Empire

Empire in Central Europe that existed from 962 to 1806, with the Pope having significant influence over its rulers

Secular

Relating to worldly or non-religious matters, as opposed to spiritual or religious matters

Heresy

Beliefs or practices that go against the official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, often considered a crime in the Middle Ages

Literacy Rate

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write, which was generally low during the Dark Ages

Turning Point

A significant moment or event that marks a decisive change, such as the Renaissance marking a turning point towards increased focus on education and knowledge in Europe

Dark Age

- Refers to the period of decline in the Western Roman Empire from 476 to 1000 AD

- Characterized by political instability, economic regression, and cultural deterioration

Middle Ages/Medieval

- Social structure based on land ownership and service in exchange for protection

- Consisted of kings, lords, knights, and peasants

Roman Catholic Church

- Central authority in Medieval Europe with significant political and religious power

- Controlled aspects of daily life and morality through teachings and sacraments

What happened in 1066 that changed history?

The Norman Conquest of England in 1066, marked by the victory of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings

Who was William the Conqueror?

William the Conqueror was the Duke of Normandy who became King of England after the successful Norman Conquest in 1066.

What was the Domesday Book?

The Domesday Book was a land survey ordered by William the Conqueror in 1085.

Who request the Domesday Book to be written?

William the Conqueror

What was the Domesday Book?

A big record book to figure out who owned what land in England so he could tax them properly and keep track of his kingdom

What problem does the knight encounter during his quest?

People cannot agree about what women want

What role did Thomas Becket play in English history?

He was the Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr

What was one effect of the Black Plague on England?

It caused a declined in the feudal system

What is a frame narrative?

A story within a story

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization from the Canterbury Tales Prologue?

The narrators direct description of the character

What is one reason the feudal system became obsolete?

The increase in trade and commerce

Who brought the lasting French influence to England, making French the language of the aristocracy?

William The Conqueror

What historical event is often associated with the Battle of Hastings?

The Norman Conquest in 1066

What did Henry II invent that had its origins in the Domesday Book?

Property taxation

Who was appointed by Henry II to influence the Church and later became a martyr?

Thomas Becket

What is the significance of the phrase “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"

It is associated with the murder of Thomas Becket

What king spent a great deal of England’s money to pay for the Crusades?

Rich I (Lionhearted)

The Hundred Years’ War led to the replace of knights by which group?

Yeoman

Feudalism in the Middle Ages was a pyramid system based on what concept?

Religious hierarchy

What was the purpose of guilds in the medieval merchant class?

Regulate trade and protect its members

The signing of the Magna Carta was forced upon which king by the barons?

King John

What devastating event wiped out approximately one-third of the population of Europe during Middle Ages?

The Black Death

Which literary theme during the Medieval Period emphasized the virtues of bravery, honor, and courtly behavior?

Chivalry

What type of love is characterized by elaborate rituals, admiration from afar, and the idea of winning a lady’s favor through noble deeds?

Chivalry

What type of love is characterized by chivalrous behavior exhibited by knights for their ladies in the Middle Ages?

Courtly love

The code of conduct for knights, emphasizing honor, bravery, and courtly behavior, was a defining characteristic of which period?

The Middle Ages

What significant event in the Middle Ages is known for its impact on cultural exchange, trade, and interactions between Europe and the Middle East?

The Crusades

Who wrote the Canterbury Tales?

Geoffrey Chaucer

Which Author is known for the work Le Morte d'Arthur?

Thomas Malory

Who is known for the translation for the Bible into English, which played a significant role in making religious text more accessible?

John Wycliffe

Which genre of literature from the Medieval Period often featured smaller stories embedded within a larger overarching story?

Framed narratives

What was the primary purpose of mystery plays during the Medieval Period?

To educate the illiterate masses about biblical stories

The translation of the Bible into English by John Wycliffe played a significant role in making religious texts more accessible to whom?

The common man

What was the result of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 in terms of language and culture?

The blending of Anglo-Saxon and French elements

Which historical document limited the power of the monarchy and contributed to the development of English constitutional law?

Magna Carta

Which author is known for directing the translation of the Bible into English to make it more accessible to the common man?

John Wycliffe

What event occurred in 1066 that had a significant impact on history?

The Battle of Hastings

Who commissioned the Domesday Book?

William the Conqueror

Which of the following is a characteristic of feudalism?

A system based on mutual obligations

What is one way that “chivalry” influenced courtly love?

Which answer choice shows the order of Feudal Society from highest to lowest?

King, nobles, knights, peasants

Before the old woman transform herself, she…

Tries to reform the knight’s judgements and values

What is the main feature of a medieval feudal society?

The population was mostly rural, made up of farming communities

How long does the Knight have to find the answer?

1 year and 1 day

What choice does the old woman offer the Knight on their wedding night?

That she will turn into a beautiful young woman, but she may not stay loyal to him

What was the primary system of economic and political life in Medieval Europe, characterized by the exchange of land for military service?

Feudalism

If the old woman can save his life, the knight promises to…

Do whatever she asks

What was the primary purpose of feudalism in the Middle Ages?

To create a structured society based on land ownership

TRUE of FALSE: The Knight kept his oath of chivalry

FALSE

Who was the top of the feudal social hierarchy in medieval Europe?

Kings

What does sovereignty mean?

Power

What does the knight tell the queen that women want?

Power over their husbands

Which term best describes the system where peasants were tied to the land, providing labor in exchange for protection?

Feudalism

To bequeath is to…

Leave in a will

What does rebuke mean?

To critcize