Medieval History Flashcard

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What was feudalism in the Middle Ages?

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A system where land was exchanged for military service

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Which of the following was a cause of the Fall of Rome? The invention of the printing press, The spread of Christianity, Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor, The discovery of America

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Economic troubles and overreliance on slave labor

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What was one effect of the Crusades?

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Increased trade and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Middle East

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What was the role of knights in Medieval Europe?

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They were mounted warriors who served a lord.

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What was the impact of the Black Death on Europe's population?

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It drastically reduced the population by about one-third.

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How did Charlemagne influence Europe?

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He unified much of Western Europe under his rule.

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What was a knight's primary duty in the feudal system?

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To protect the land and serve their lord in battle

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Which event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages? Options: The signing of the Magna Carta, The fall of the Roman Empire, The start of the Renaissance, The invention of gunpowder

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The fall of the Roman Empire

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What was a long-term effect of the Crusades on Europe? Options: Decrease in the power of the Church, Strengthening of feudalism, Weakening of the Byzantine Empire, All of the above

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All of the above

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Why did feudalism develop in the Middle Ages?

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As a response to the need for protection and order