Feudalism & Manoralism Flashcards
What is a Crusade?
Holy War between Christians (Europe) and Muslims (Turkey)
Crusade comes from the Latin word crux meaning:
Cross
Each religious group claimed?
That Jerusalem was their holy city.
What group of people gained power in Palestine in the 11th century?
Selijuk Turks
Who overall won the Crusades?
Muslim Turks
WILL ANYONE RID ME OF THIS MEDDLESOME PRIEST???
kills becket
Who was Lief Erikson, and what was his important contribution to the Middle Ages?
He was a Viking who founded Newfoundland.
How did monasteries help their communities and also spread Christianity throughout Europe?
They served as a hospital & school, and spread Christianity by being missionaries.
Describe Feudalism and why it was so great.
Feudalism is when a king gives land to someone in exchange for loyalty. It was important because it established the social hiearchy.
What were the responsibilities of each group in the feudal system?
Kings-ruled and gave land to lords
Lords-had land and ordered around knights
Knights-protected serfs
Serfs-worked
What did it mean to be legally tied to the land?
It means it was hereditary and he had to follow the will of his landlords.
Why was the feudal system developed, and who benefitted the most and least from this system?
It was created to make life more convenient. Kings benefited the most and serfs benefited the least.
Which relationships were most central to feudalism?
Lords and kings because feudalism was created by kings giving lords land.
Feudal pyramid is…..
1: Kings
2: Lords
3: Knights
4:Serfs
protection? who needed it? who gave it? from who did they need protection?
