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Chapter 2 Middle age
Questions and vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Feudalism | The social system of medieval Europe. Those in the army were granted with land. Peasants lived on their lord’s land and had to work hard to live their. |
| Define barbarian | A member of a community who does not belong to a large civilization. |
| Describe the Roman Catholic Church | The largest christian church of ancient Rome. |
| Define pope | The bishop of Rome that is head of the Roman Catholic church. |
| Define fief | An estate of land especially one held on feudal service. |
| Define manor | A large country house with lands. |
| What is divine right | The idea that God had given a king the right to rule. |
| Define noble | To belong to a high class with high social or political status. |
| Who is the duke | A male holding the highest hereditary title in the middle ages. |
| What is a hierarchy | A system of ranking in which people are “better” or “worse” than each other. |
| What is chivalry | The medieval knightly system with its religion, moral, or social code. |
| What were Charlemagne’s greatest accomplishments? | He stressed education He unified nearly all Christian lands into one empire |
| How was Charlemagne helped by the Catholic Church? | He was crowned the Holy Roman empire He had God on his side The pope gave blessing on Charlemagne |
| Why was there a need for order after the death of Charlemagne in 814? | Barbarians were attacking Rulers failed to protect land |
| What responsibilities did monarchs have in the feudal system? | maintain control of kingdom rally an army |
| What responsibilities did knights have in the feudal system? | Attend church Pay acts of gallantry Joust fight for country |
| What responsibilities did peasants have in the feudal system? | Grind grain Pay taxes do the grunt work |