Middle Ages and Renaissance Review

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Define globalization.

Back

Globalization is how trade, technology, and ideas have made the world a more connected and linked place.

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What was the Silk Road?

Back

It was a route that connected China to Rome, got its name from trading silk, it also traded many other items like jade, bronze, ivory, rice, and spices.

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Why was the Silk Road important?

Back

China was isolated by mountains, formed relationships, provided a way to get trade resources, and a way to share ideas, cultures, religion, and inventions.

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Define Middle Ages.

Back

A period of time in Europe from 500 -1500 A.D. (between the Fall of Rome and the Renaissance)

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Define feudalism.

Back

A system of loyalty and protection (give and take)

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What are 5 activities that Knights participated in?

Back

hunting, hawking, jousting, tournaments, and training to be a knight (page, squire, knight).

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Define chivalry.

Back

It is a code of behavior.

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What is the best way to "take" or conquer a castle?

Back

Overwhelm it with force or siege (wait them out)

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Who was Charlemagne the Great?

Back

He was a leader and emperor that was able to unite and expand his kingdom, the people respected him and he respected them.

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What did the Magna Carta do?

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It made the king obey the law.