medieval test term 3 week 5
What is feudalism?
Feudalism was the dominant social system in medieval Europe where the king granted land to nobles in exchange for loyalty and military service, and peasants worked the land for protection.
Why did people accept the feudal system?
Because it offered protection, stability, and order during times of frequent war and weak central government.
How did the feudal system impact daily life?
Peasants worked long hours and gave produce to lords; knights trained for battle and protected lands; nobles managed estates and supplied soldiers; all roles were based on loyalty and service.
What was the role of the king in feudal society?
Granted land to nobles in return for loyalty.
What was the role of nobles in feudal society?
Swore loyalty to the king and provided military support.
What was the role of knights in feudal society?
Fought for nobles and protected the land.
What was the role of peasants in feudal society?
Worked the land and paid rent through food or services.
What are the 7 historical concepts?
Evidence, Continuity and Change, Cause and Effect, Significance, Perspectives, Empathy, Contestability
What is the historical concept of Evidence?
Using sources (like documents, artifacts, or accounts) to support historical conclusions.
What is the historical concept of Continuity and Change?
Identifying what has stayed the same and what has changed over time.
What is the historical concept of Cause and Effect?
Understanding why events happened (causes) and what happened as a result (effects).
What is the historical concept of Significance?
Determining the importance of events and why they matter historically.
What is the historical concept of Perspectives?
Considering different viewpoints from people in the past and present.
What is the historical concept of Empathy?
Understanding the feelings and experiences of people from the past.
What is the historical concept of Contestability?
Recognizing that history can be interpreted in different ways and that some interpretations are debated.
What is a primary source?
An original record or object from the time being studied. Examples include diaries, photographs, artifacts, and official documents.
What is a secondary source?
An interpretation or analysis based on primary sources, created after the time being studied. Examples include textbooks, documentaries, and articles.
Why is empathy valuable in history?
It helps us emotionally connect with people of the past and understand their experiences without judging them by today’s standards.
What are the benefits of using empathy in history?
It helps us see the human side of history, understand past actions, avoid oversimplifying situations, and appreciate different perspectives.
What makes a historical event significant?
It caused real and lasting change, affected many people, had long-term consequences, was remembered or recorded, and helps us understand the past.
What happened at the signing of the Magna Carta?
In 1215, King John was forced by rebel barons to sign a charter at Runnymede that limited royal power and established the rule of law.
Why is the Magna Carta significant?
It laid the foundation for constitutional government and the idea that even the king must follow the law.
Who was involved in the signing of the Magna Carta?
King John of England, rebel barons, and Archbishop Stephen Langton.
Interesting fact about the Magna Carta:
The original Magna Carta was written on calfskin.
What was the Black Death?
A deadly outbreak of bubonic plague in the 14th century that spread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Why is the Black Death significant?
It caused massive population loss and long-term impacts on society and the economy.
Who was involved in the Black Death?
People in Europe, Asia, and North Africa; fleas and rats carrying the Yersinia pestis bacteria.
Interesting fact about the Black Death:
It killed an estimated 30–60% of Europe’s population.
What was the Hundred Years' War?
A conflict between England and France over control of the French throne, lasting from 1337 to 1453.
Why is the Hundred Years' War significant?
It led to the loss of English territory in France (except Calais) and reshaped European politics and warfare.
Who was involved in the Hundred Years' War?
The kingdoms of England and France.
Interesting fact about the Hundred Years' War:
Despite the name, it lasted 116 years.