Medieval Europe Ch 9-10

Why did many cities disappear after the fall of Rome? Select the two strongest statements.

• Germanic people lived in small communities.

• Few people could read or write Latin.

• Mild weather and steady rainfall encouraged farming.

• Numerous Germanic groups controlled Europe.

Which European leaders helped to spread Christianity?

• Frankish leader Clovis converted to Christianity.

• Charlemagne spread Christianity to lands he conquered.

• Monks studied Christian works and made copies of the Bible.

• Vikings attacked coastal regions.

What agreement served as the basis of feudalism?

• Serfs were “bound to the land.”

• Lords gave land to vassals to protect in return for loyal support.

• Bishops advised kings and led churches.

• Skilled crafts people formed guilds.

Which does not relate to a manor?

• Economic activity included farming, woodworking, and winemaking.

• Most towns were dirty, crowded, and busy.

• The house where a noble lived was often a castle.

• Serfs were agriculturalists “bound to the land.”

What did the code of chivalry require of knights?

• To be loyal to their lord and to be brave in battle.

• To show religious faith and defend Christianity.

• To protect women and the weak.

• To be bound to the land.

What was NOT a reason why the Catholic Church became so powerful in medieval Europe?

• Church authority was weak.

• The church was well organized and provided strong leadership.

• Cardinals and bishops were from wealthy and powerful families.

• The Church acquired money and property from its followers.

A social and political system based on loyalty and land ownership.

• Manor System

• habeas corpus

• Independent Judges

• Feudal System

An economic system that was self sufficient and designed for defense.

• Manor System

• habeas corpus

• Independent Judges

• Feudal System

What was the Black Death?

• Cancer

• The 3rd Crusade

• Pandemic bubonic plague

• Longbow archers

What is Habeas Corpus?

• Concept of Independent royal judges making common law

• Concept of showing evidence before imprisonment

• Concept of equal rights

• Concept of representative government in parliament