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Unit 9-Middle Ages

The Middle Ages in Europe

TermDefinition
Jerusalem Holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims. A European goal in the Crusades was to capture this city
Crusades fought by Europe to regain control of Jerusalem. Called history's most successful failure b/c they didn't do this, but there were some positive results
Catholic Church the most powerful and unifying force in Europe during the Early Middle Ages
feudalism land exchanged for loyalty, services and protection
manor a lord's estate that would include serf's homes, lord's house, church, blacksmith's etc.
chivalry code of honor for European knights
self-sufficient being able to provide or supply all basic needs without outside assistance. Example: a medieval manor
Magna Carta English lords forced King John to sign this document which limited the power of the monarch
Roman Empire The Middle Ages began after Europe fell into a period of chaos and disorder following the fall of this empire
decentralized power is spread out and not concentrated in one place. Example: feudalism in Europe during the Middle Ages
Results of the Crusades increased contact between Europe and the Middle East, the Renaissance, the breakdown of feudalism
Black Death/Bubonic Plague killed more than 1/3 of Europe's population, was spread along trade routes by fleas on rats (and person to person). Results: decline in feudalism and decrease in power of the Catholic Church
Three-field system agricultural system that results in increased population in the Middle Ages. Plant 2/3 of fields and allow 1/3 to be unplanted (lie fallow) during growing season
Reasons for the decline of feudalism Crusades, growth of towns, growth of the middle class, banking/money system, Black Death
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