World Geography Medieval Kingdoms in Europe Q&As
What was the status of medieval vassals?
A man who served a lord in military capacity, above peasants, below king.
How did feudalism influence medieval Europe?
It created social classes and overall organization, it provided defense from vikings, it brought challenges of the social divides.
How did the use of iron affect medieval farming?
It made farming quicker and easier, it let them dig deeper.
What was the status of medieval women?
They could have property but they were mainly under mans control, doing subservient tasks
How was the Carolingian Empire divided after Charlemagne's death in 814?
Into 3 sections, the West Frankish lands, East Frankish lands, and the Middle Kingdom
What conditions and factors led to the growth of independent medieval cities?
Iron usage in the improvement of farming, changes in crop rotations, serf and lord relationships, trade and economic factors, climate changes, and townspeople rights.
How did the concept of chivalry influence medieval life?
It impacted the way a knight lived his life, it became the rule/code of ethics in society
What changes in crop rotation increased farm yeilds?
It made less of the land empty at one time
In what ways were knights central to feudalism?
They had great social prestige and became the backbone of European aristocracy
What benefits did guilds offer craftspeople?
They set standards, directed production, and determined the number of people who could enter a trade
Who were the Norsemen, and what effect did they have on western Europe?
They were germanic people (vikings). They sacked and raided places throughout Europe
Where were Europe's main medieval trading centers?
Venice, Flanders, Constantinople, Hanseatic League
Who were the nobility during the Middle Ages?
The kings, dukes, barons, counts and even bishops who had political power
By what means did European kingdoms develop during the late Middle Ages?
War, statecraft between and inside countries, negotiations, treaties, intermarriage, the Magna Carta, English Parliament, and the French Estate General
How did increased trade give rise to commercial capitalism
Demand for coin increased causing the economic system to be based on money
What were the rights and responsibilities of lords?
Giving serfs permission, protecting serfs, and providing them safety
Who owned the land that serfs farmed?
Lords
How did feudalism develop?
People were seeking protection from vikings
When did townspeople gain new rights and why?
1100. They needed freedom for trade. They wanted their own unique laws and willing to pay for it
