Chapter 8 Feudalism Flashcards
The three classes of people include …
Peasants
Nobility
Clergy
The Middle Ages are also known as …
Dark ages
Medieval ages
What was the center of medieval life?
Roman church
Who originally became pope over the Roman church?
Bishop in Rome
What does the Petrine theory state?
Peter became the substitute for Christ on Earth, and transferred all his power to person that succeeded him
Why is it incorrect to call the Middle Ages the “Age of Faith?”
Because the age was actually an age of spiritual ignorance and darkness because people looked to the institution instead of to the Word Of God
What does the Latin phrase on the pipe’s hat “Vicarius Filli Dei” mean?
The one who takes the place of the Son of God
What is a piece of clothing, hair, piece of bone, etc that is presumed to be from a saint called?
Relic
What is necessary for salvation in the Roman Catholic Church and only recognized within the church?
Sacraments
Full time service in the church is known as ———– while ————- are common church members.
clergy
laity
Which Germanic people inhabited many parts of Gaul?
Visigoths
Who became “ King of the ———-“ by conquering other tribes within Gaul through treachery and military skills?
Franks
Clovis
Who was the Euler of the Franks of the Carolingian House?
Charlemagne
Who was the first Holy Roman Emperor and Christian?
Charlemagne
Why did the Pope declare he was higher than the emperor?
Because the pope had crowned Charlemagne
Charlemagne’s empire laid the foundation for which countries!
France
Germany
Italy
How did Charlemagne show he valued education?
He studied school himself
Had his children and the other nobles children learn school
Promoted learning through his empire
Charlemagne’s empire was invaded by ——— after his death.
Invaders
In the Middle Ages, feudalism was ………
All of the above
The ———— was the supreme authority over the land in feudalism.
lords
A ————- is land granted to a nobleman by the king in exchange for protection, money and food.
Fief
A vassal is also known as ………
Servant
Who owns the land that makes up a fief?
King/lord
Service of investiture is when ……………….
The lord gave the vassal the right of use of the fief
Chivalry refers too………….
Strict code of conduct followed by the Knights
In feudal times, Knights tournaments were ……………….
Held to keep Knights in shape and for entertainment
The manor in feudal times was ………………..
The hon for the vast majority of people living in Western Europe
The peasants were the lowest social class and included ————— and —————-.
Peasants and serfs
A ———— was not allowed to leave the manor without the permission of the lord.
Peasant
A ———– was a skilled laborer like a blacksmith or tailor who lived on the manor.
Freeman
The lifespan of a peasant was short due to …………
Hard living conditions
The Roman church today is called ……………..
Roman Catholic Church
