Europe in the Middle Ages

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

• Constitution
• Magna Carta
• Declaration of Independence

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

Who 1) ruled the Franks from
768 to 814 C.E.
2) united the Christian lands of Europe
3)was crowned Holy Roman emperor
in 800 C.E.

• Charlemange
• King Arthur
• Joan of Arc

Social structure of the Middle Ages

• Caste System
• Feudalism
• Manorism

Which of the following statements accurately describes feudalism?

• Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service.
• Feudalism served to spread Christianity throughout Western Europe.
• Feudalism began as a way to protect those on pilgrimages to Jerusalem.
• The rise of feudalism marked the end of the Medieval Age.

Which best describes the influence of the Church during the Middle Ages?

• A child from almost every family became a monk or nun in the Church
• The Church encouraged people of other religions to settle in Europe
• Church officials and kings worked separately to govern countries
• Daily life in villages and towns revolved around the Church