The Middle Ages

Granted certain rights to the people and said that the king must obey the law.

• Constitution
• Magna Carta
• Declaration of Independence

Caused by  rats carrying diseased fleas from infested trading ships and houses.

• Ebola
• Leprosy
• Black Death

What was the main role of serfs in the feudal system?

• Laborers
• Making laws
• Trading goods

Which of these was a major effect of the Crusades on Europe?

• Reuniting the Roman Empire
• Everyone in the "East" became Christian
• Increased trade with non-European cultures

What was the goal of the First Crusade?

• To take Jerusalem  away from the Muslims
• To convert Christians to Islam
• To conquer Europe

Castles were known for their.....

• Comfort
• Defense
• Vulnerability

Vassals owed loyalty to....

• Higher lords
• Serfs
• Peasants

A piece of land, given in exchange for loyalty and protection.

• Manor
• Fief
• Estate

Knights were governed by a code of honor called....

• Chivalry
• Homage
• Vassalage

Holy prophet of the Muslim religion

• Jesus Christ
• Buddha
• Muhammad