Medieval Europe

What was feudalism?

• A system of rule in which powerful local lords divided their landholdings among lesser lords

• A system of trade and commerce in medieval Europe

• A system of government in which the king had absolute power

• A system of religious beliefs and practices

What was the manor in medieval Europe?

• The lord's estate that included villages and surrounding lands

• A type of medieval castle

• A religious institution for monks and nuns

• A marketplace for trading goods

What was the role of the Church in medieval Europe?

• To control the spiritual life of Christians and influence secular affairs

• To provide education and healthcare to the poor

• To enforce the laws and maintain order in society

• To promote trade and economic growth

What did monks and nuns do in monasteries and convents?

• Devoted their lives to spiritual goals

• Engaged in agricultural work

• Provided education and healthcare to the community

• Managed the economic affairs of the manor

What led to calls for reform in the medieval Church?

• Growing corruption and decay

• Lack of religious devotion among the clergy

• Influence of other religions in Europe

• Political conflicts between kings and the Church

Where were Jewish communities located in medieval Europe?

• Spain and Northern Europe

• Italy and Greece

• France and England

• Germany and Austria

What was the cause of the Great Schism in the Christian Church?

• Differences between Byzantine Christians and Roman Catholics

• Dispute over the use of religious icons

• Conflict between the Pope and European monarchs

• The Crusades and their impact on the Church

What was the goal of the Crusades?

• To conquer the Holy Land

• To spread Christianity to other parts of the world

• To establish trade routes with the Middle East

• To unite Christians and Muslims in peace

What were the effects of the Crusades?

• Increased demand for goods, changes in monarchs and the Church, and a wider view of the world

• Religious tolerance and understanding between Christians and Muslims

• Political stability and economic growth in Europe

• Decline of the Church's power and influence

What was the legacy of the Crusades?

• Religious hatred and persecution

• Peace and cooperation between different religious groups

• Advancement in science and technology

• Cultural exchange and artistic development