Medieval Europe

What event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages?

The fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

In detail, describe the feudal hierarchy from top to bottom.

King > Nobles/Lords > Knights > Peasants/Serfs. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

What were two main features of a medieval castle?

Curtain walls and a gatehouse. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

What was the primary cause of the Black Death?

The bacteria Yersinia pestis spread by fleas on rats. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

Provide two reasons why did Pope Urban II call for the First Crusade?

To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control and unite Christian Europe. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

Give one long-term effect of the Crusades on Europe.

Increased trade between Europe and the Middle East. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

What are three contributions of the Islamic Golden Age?

Algebra (math), hospitals (medicine), translation of Greek texts (philosophy). This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

Explain how the Black Death impact the feudal system?

It weakened the system as peasants demanded higher wages. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

What does source reliability mean in historical analysis?

It refers to how trustworthy and accurate a source is. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

What jobs did people in a medieval village have?

Farmers, blacksmiths, bakers, millers. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

How were knights trained?

From childhood as pages and squires, learning combat and chivalry. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

Name two siege tactics used in medieval warfare.

Starvation (siege) and using siege towers. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

Explain how Christianity influence medieval society?

It shaped laws, education, and moral values. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

What does a source’s perspective refer to?

The point of view or bias shown by the creator. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

What was a social change caused by the Crusades or Black Death?

Greater power for peasants due to labor shortages. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

What was a religious impact of the Black Death?

People lost faith in the Church or turned to extreme practices. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

Define the term 'feudalism'.

A social system where land was exchanged for loyalty and service. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

Explain one limitation of the feudal system.

It was rigid and didn’t allow social mobility. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.

Explain a strength of the feudal system.

It provided structure and security after the fall of Rome. This had a significant impact on shaping the medieval social, political, or religious structure.