Medieval Europe Flashcards

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What was the main purpose of feudalism in medieval Europe?

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To create a structured society where land was exchanged for service

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What document limited the power of the English king and influenced modern democracy?

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The Magna Carta

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What was one major result of the Black Death?

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A shortage of workers and a decline of feudalism

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What was a major goal of the Crusades?

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To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule

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What was the primary role of a knight in feudal society?

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To serve as a warrior and protect their lord’s land

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What was one effect of the Hundred Years’ War?

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It strengthened national identities in France and England

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Why was the Catholic Church so powerful in medieval Europe?

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It owned vast amounts of land and influenced kings and laws

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Who led the French to victory in the Hundred Years' War?

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Joan of Arc

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What was the Reconquista?

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A series of wars fought by Christians to remove Muslims from Spain and Portugal

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Why did feudalism decline in Europe?

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 The Crusades caused knights and lords to die in battle. The Black Death reduced the population, leading to labor shortages. Kings grew stronger and relied on professional armies instead of nobles