Medieval Europe History Flashcard

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What was the primary purpose of feudalism in medieval Europe?

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To establish a system where lords gave land to nobles and knights in exchange for loyalty and service

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What was a key characteristic of a manor system?

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Lords owned large estates and peasants worked the land in exchange for protection and housing.

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How was the Black Death primarily spread?

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Through the bite of infected fleas carried by rats

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Which of the following best describes a nation-state? A territory under the rule of a strong military leader, A large empire with multiple ethnic groups, A country with its own government and borders, usually made up of people who share a common language and culture, A region primarily focused on religious governance

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A country with its own government and borders, usually made up of people who share a common language and culture

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What role did the Catholic Church play in medieval Europe?

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It was the Christian church led by the Pope in Rome, which had a big influence on people's lives.

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What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

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To try to take back control of the Holy Land from Muslims

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What was one of the social consequences of the Black Death?

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A labor shortage that led to better wages for peasants

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What was the primary basis of wealth and power during the feudal system in medieval Europe?

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Agricultural land

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What was the primary role of the Pope in Medieval Europe?

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Highest spiritual authority

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The Catholic Church collected a __________, this was 10% of the people's money, goods or labor. This allowed the church to be an economic power in the Middle Ages.

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Tithe