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Mrs. Belesis Global History 9

Review Sheet: Feudalism, Black Death, Japan

  1. Create the social pyramid from feudal Europe.
  2. Supported by the peasants
  3. Why did they have a feudal system? What was the purpose?
  4. During a time of constant warfare the feudal system offered social stability.
  5. What role did the Roman Catholic church play during the middle ages?
  6. It was the focus of feudal Europe
  7. Stabilizing influence during a period of weak central government
  8. Provided stability, unity and order
  9. Great influence
  10. Held a lot of political power
  11. Who fought in the Crusades?
  12. Christians v. Muslims
  13. What were the major goals of the Crusades for the Christians and the Muslims?
  14. Christians: Preserving Christianity; Capture the holy land. Muslims: Spread Islam gain holy land.
  15. What were some results of the Crusades?
  16. Although didn’t achieve original goals they had a lot of desirable change
  17. Contact with Muslims brought new ideas to Europe
  18. Europeans increased their demands for goods from the east.
  19. Why were Europeans so motivated to fight the crusades?
  20. Leave feudal obligations
  21. Defend the holy land
  22. Forgiveness of sins
  23. Wealth from the Middle East
  24. How was social status determined?
  25. Born into your social class
  26. What determined your power/wealth in the feudal system?
  27. Your level in the social pyramid
  28. What caused the Black Plague?
  29. Rats with fleas carried the disease from place to place. Spread by merchants
  30. What were the results of the Black Plague?
  31. 1/3rd of the population dies, production decreased, pay increased
  1. Define:
  2. Archipelago- Chain of islands
  3. Feudalism- A political system where people are born into their social class with little/no chance of moving
  4. Vassal- A lord who is granted land in exchange for service and loyalty to a greater lord
  5. Middle ages- Medieval times 500-1400
  6. Knight- Mounted warriors for lords during the middle ages
  7. Manor- Lords estate
  8. Decentralized- Spreading out of power and decision making among groups of people
  9. Social Mobility- Ability to move up and down in social status
  10. Chivalry- Qualities expected of the medieval knights – courage, honor, loyalty etc.
  11. Mutual Obligations- Shared responsibility among groups