Unit 3 Medieval Europe

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This man was the king of the Franks. He laid the groundwork for modern France and Germany.

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Charlemagne

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Importance of the feudal system during medieval times

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It provided a structure for protecting society and maintaining order.

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Purpose of a knight's coat of arms

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It served as a form of identification during tournaments and battles.

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Medieval Manor

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The area of a noble's castle and surrounding land is called a manor.

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Order of power in the feudal system from least to greatest.

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Peasant, knight, noble, king.

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Style of architecture seen in Medieval cathedrals.

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Gothic.

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How were vaulted arches made so high?

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Medieval cathedrals used flying buttresses to support high arches.

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How did stained glass windows in Medieval cathedrals help educate an illiterate public?

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These windows served as visual storytelling tools, depicting biblical scenes and saints.

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How the Black Death spread across Europe

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Rats carrying infected fleas

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Attire of a bubonic plague doctor during the outbreak

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Long, thick, leather garments and gloves, topped with a beak-like mask filled with aromatic herbs.