1.1 Flashcards
also known as the Middle Ages or Dark Ages, refers to the period
between the fall of the Roman Empire and start of the Renaissance.
Medieval Period
surviving the Roman Empire’s fall, sought to survive and
increase its hold over Western Europe by sending out missionaries on conversion missions and
seizing territories that refused to follow the Church’s doctrine and authority. The Church, then,
became the unifying institution in a fragmented Europe.
Roman Catholic Church
The Church even went so far as to wage holy wars known as the
Crusades
The First Crusade started in ______ __with the order of Pope Urban II. He promised that God would grant eternal salvation and pardon
Crusader soldiers of their sins if they would reclaim their Holy Lands and fight the infidels and
pagans in His name.
1905 AD
The economy and people’s survival were dependent on
Agriculture
was constructed
with hierarchical roles on Christianity, nobility (and lack thereof), and patriarchal traditions.
Power
As the
noble Christian ruling classes sought to maintain their control, they organized society under the
political-economic structure that would be known as
is a system that revolves around land ownership and alliances.
Feudalism
landowner who grants a land, called fief, to a vassal in exchange for protection and
other services
Lord
wealthy and powerful individuals who are usually nobles or church officials
Vassals
mounted horsemen who pledge allegiance and military service to their lord in
exchange for a fief
Knights
landless who work the land in the manor
Peasant
is also associated with the Medieval Period. Knights had a code that
required them to abide by a complex set of ideals. Aside from being brave, knights were also expected
to be loyal, courteous, and protectors of the poor and weak. They were also expected to devote
themselves to their heavenly Lord, feudal lords, and lady love.
Concept of Chivalry
