Chapter 4 and 5 social studies test

what changes did magna carta bring about in english government

a monarch could no longer convert special taxes without the consent of nobles and church officials (no freeman could be jailed except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land

traveled along trade route to

black sea

chapter 5

chapter 5

the plague probably originates in central asia

china

spread north and west to

germany, england, and france

what changes did henry II make to the english legal system and how did these changes affect feudalism

he insisted that a jury formally accused a person of a serious crime. People were tried by the royal judges and had to have control trail. By strengthening the royal court, he weekend the power of the feudal lords

what contributed to the growth of towns in medieval europe

improved methods of agriculture which led to a surplus of food -revival of trade:products moving around

carried on ship to

italy

where were towns in medieval Europe often located and why

most towns were located on rivers because it was an easy trade route

how did the hundred years war start

the war started when the king of france challenged england's claim to french flefs

what was the model parliament , and why was it created

was a governing body -it included more people in the government -created by edward I that included commoners, low ranking clergy, church officials, and nobles

how were the lives of medieval girls different from those of modern girls

-got married at 15 - boys learned how to read -got education at home and write -cooked, made cloth - did same job as there -some trained for craft father

what was difficult about growing up in medieval towns

-half the children would die -working for their family at age 7

how was the plague spreed

-it caused bacteria that caused the plague were spreed by flees -the dirty conditions of the time significantly contributed to the spreed of disease

what were some common diseases in medieval europe

-leprosy -measles -calera -scarlet fever -small pox

what were some ways in which a criminals were punished in medieval europe

-less crimes people were either fined or put into stocks -extreme crimes they were hanged or burned at the stake

what was the difference between a mystery play and a miracle play

-mystery: stories from the bible -miracle: stories of saints -taught them the faith

How were Jews often mistreated in medieval Europe? What opportunities was open to them

-not allowed to own land(can't be farmers) -lords/rulers could take there possessions -targets of violence -could become money lenders and bakers (people thought it was a sinful act)

describe two methods for deciding the guilt or innocence of accused criminal in the early middle ages

-ordea:dangerous test such as thrown into a deep well (who floated was guilty and who drowned was innocent -combat:fight to prove you innocence

what changes to the court system helped protect individuals rights in the early 1100s in england

-set up a nationwide system of royal court -growing body of common law

what were some common practices or treatments used by medieval doctors

-treatment at home by prayer -blood lending -herbal medicine -magic charms

describe the typical home in medieval towns

-wooden, narrow, tall, lean in the streets, small, crowded, cold, smocky -wealthy lived better

what were guilds? why were they established

-an organization of people in the same craft or trade -controlling who gets into a guild -control the town in a way -known for there inventions

why was the plague called black death? what were the common symptoms

-black and purple dots on the skin -sneezing fits, swelling, vomiting, ferse coughing , and a fever

how did merchants become the most wealthy and powerful citizens of town.

-business grew bigger -some wealthy from trade and powerful for the people

How was a town able to become independent of a feudal lord

-by purchasing a royal charter -(make laws, raise to govern yourself) -serfs and people rebelled

what were some leisure activities enjoyed by the adults

-chess -checkers -batgoman -cards -dancing

what were some popular children's games in medieval europe

-dolls -wooden swords -hobby horses -roll hopes -blind mans bluff -balls -bat mitten

how did trade change from the beginning of the middle ages to the high middle ages?

-early middle ages it was only the wealthy trading and poor did work -high middle ages they sold more local items like food, clothing, and house items

list at least three different conditions in medieval towns that led to the spread of disease

-garbage and waste thrown in water -no running water -no bathrooms -houses were crowded -rats and fleas