CKLA Unit 2--End-of-Unit Content Review

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What is feudalism?

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Feudalism is a system of government in which land and protection are exchanged for loyalty and services.

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Who were the Huns?

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The Huns were a tribe of barbarians who invaded the Roman Empire.

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What does chivalry refer to?

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Chivalry refers to the code of rules about how knights should behave.

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Who reformed the English legal system?

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King Henry reformed the English legal system.

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Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?

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Eleanor of Aquitaine was the woman who was queen of France and then England.

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What role did knights play in feudalism?

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Knights served as warriors for lords in exchange for land and protection.

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What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

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The Magna Carta is significant as it limited the powers of the king and established certain legal rights.

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What was the role of lords in the feudal system?

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Lords were landowners who granted land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service.

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What is a vassal?

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A vassal is a person who has entered into a mutual obligation to a lord or monarch in the context of the feudal system.

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What were the Crusades?

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The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by the Latin Church in the medieval period.