Ms.June's 6th grade SS Unit 3: Middle Ages

Front

During the Crusades, what did the church want compared to what the knights wanted?

Back

The church wanted to get back the Holy Land for religion reasons, while the knights wanted land for themselves.

Front

What happened because of the Crusades?

Back

More trading between Europe and Asia, Kings got stronger and had more control over their nobles, New ideas and goods came to Europe.

Front

Which statement best describes the economy of the Middle Ages, including the roles of farming, trade, and other important factors?

Back

Farming was very important, with most people working on farms and producing goods for their own use. Trade was also important but mostly local. The economy also depended on manorial estates and feudal duties.

Front

As feudalism declined in Western Europe during the later Middle Ages, power shifted primarily from lords to which of the following groups? Serfs, Knights, Merchants, Priests

Back

Merchants

Front

What happened to the peasants and workers who lived through the Black Death?

Back

They could ask for more money and better work conditions because there weren't enough people to work.

Front

How did trade change at the end of the medieval times, and what did it mean for society?

Back

Trade routes became more important, which led to the rise of cities and the end of feudalism. As trade grew, merchants gained wealth and power, changing social classes and weakening feudal rules.

Front

How did the Black Death contribute to the end of medieval times?

Back

It caused a shortage of workers, leading to higher wages and more power for peasants, weakening the feudal system.

Front

How were citizens in Ancient Greece different from those in Medieval Times in terms of politics, society, and rights?

Back

Ancient Greek citizens could vote and make choices, had many social duties, and enjoyed many rights. Medieval citizens had less power in politics, fewer social duties, and fewer rights.