Europe during Medieval Times
What were some ways in which criminals were punished in medieval Europe?
Fines, stocks, burned, hung
What was the goal of the Crusades?
To recover all religious sites
Which Roman Emperor issued a decree allowing Christians to practice their religion freely?
Constantine
What was difficult about growing up in a medieval town?
Half of children died young and children prepared for work at age 7
What was the role of noblewomen in the feudal system?
Holding fiefs
The word holiday comes from . . .
Holy Day
What contributed to the growth of towns in medieval Europe?
Improvements in agriculture
What responsibilities did knights have in the feudal system?
Military service
What did kings get in return for giving fiefs?
Knights
What were some common diseases in medieval Europe?
Leprosy, measles, cholera, small pox, scarlet fever
What was the plague that killed a large population of Europeans?
The black death
What was the center of life in a community?
The church
Why was there a need for order after the death of Charlemagne in 814?
The empire had no defense
How did merchants become the most wealthy and powerful citizens of towns?
They started to dominate the business life
What was a squires most important thing to learn?
To be a warrior
What were some of the difficulties of being a serf?
Worked all day, treated poorly
What creatures helped to spread the plague?
Fleas and rats
What group of people did Charlemagne come from?
Franks
Where did monarchs get their power?
God gave them the right
Who was a young person that trained for a master craftsman without pay?
An apprentice
What strong code did knights live by?
Chivalry
Which three groups threatened Western Europe in the 9th and 10th centuries?
Muslims, Magyars, and Vikings
What was the difference between a mystery play and a miracle play?
Mystery plays were biblical stories and miracle plays were other types of religious drama
What were guilds?
Organizations that looked over trade and the production of goods
What was the largest social class?
Peasants
What clergy member was higher than a cardinal?
Pope
What were some of the ways in which people celebrated religious holidays?
Feasting, dancing, games
What is the political system based on ownership of land?
Feudalism
What was the step before being a knight in the knight process?
Squire
In what ways did the art of medieval Europe reflect the influence of the Roman Catholic Church?
The Cross
How did Monks and Nuns improve life during the Middle Ages?
They cared for the poor and sick
