Middle Ages

Why is the Early Middle Ages is also known as the Dark Ages?

• Constant war and invasions and no new learning

• significant cultural and scientific advancements

• decreased church influence on Europe

• all of Europe was taken over by the Muslims

Why did most peasants never leave their home?

• it was self-sufficient and the serfs were tied to the land

• the king had strict laws forbidding peasants from traveling

• Most peasants were slaves and belonged to the lord

• the church had strict laws forbidding them to travel

What was the code of honor that knights followed?

• Bushido

• Feudalism

• Chivalry

• Manorialism

Which answer choice shows the order of Feudal Society from highest to lowest?

• peasants, knights, nobles, king
• king, nobles, knights, peasants
• knights, king, peasants, serfs
• merchants, knights, commoners, serfs

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the visual represent?

• Manors

• feudalism

• vassals

• fiefs

What is shown on the map above?

• Trade route during the middle ages

• Invasions by the Vikings, Magyars and Moors

• Boundaries of the Holy Roman Empire

• Migration patterns of Europeans

How did the Bubonic Plague spread?

• Bad water
• Fleas on rats
• Looking at people
• Alignment of the stars

What event did the Pope call all Christians to participate in?

• Pay more money to the church

• Excommunicate the Emperor

• The Crusades to reclaim the Holy Land

• Apologize to the Muslims

What was promised to all Christians who participate in the Crusades?

• Exommunication

• Forgiveness of Sins

• Land

• Gold

Who called the Pope for help in defending this land?

• The Holy Roman Emperor

• The Byzantine Emperor

• The Arch Bishop

• The Arabs