Flashcards for history exam (knowledge and source analysis)

Question 1

What is the Code of Chivalry?

Answer 1

The Code of Chivalry was medieval rules that must be followed by the noble class - especially knights. This code of conduct governed its follower’s behavior.

Question 2

What are the stages (and ages) of becoming a knight?

Answer 2

There are three stages to becoming a knight. At age 7, he would go to a house of a noble and would be considered a ‘page’. Then, at age 14, he would become a ‘squire’. Finally, after 7 years (age 21) he would finally become a knight.

Question 3

What weapons do knights use and what do they wear for armour?

Answer 3

The weapons that knights used in battle was swords, lance (s), crossbows, and a battle-axe. Some armor used in Medieval Europe was chain mail, plate armor, and heavy metal armor.

Question 4

What is the social structure in the Feudal System? How does the diagram work?

Answer 4

from top - King, Nobles (earls, barons, bishops, lords), Knights, Peasants.
Refer to history book for goods and service.

Question 5

Who was the most powerful person in the Church?

Answer 5

The most powerful person in the medieval church was the Pope who represented God.

Question 6

What is Canon Law? How did this affect people? How did the church dominate people’s lives in Medieval Church?

Answer 6

The Canon Law is a set of rules made by leadership of the church for Christian members to follow. God was considered the highest in society, and the church was the sole representative of God which is it why it was dominant in Medieval Europe.

Question 7

What did people have to pay to the church? How did they pay it?

Answer 7

People in medieval society had to pay a currency called ‘tithes’ (a tenth) to the church - this was a form of tax. They could pay it by giving 10% of produce, animals, crops, and goods.

Question 8

What was the Battle of Hastings? When was it? Who was it between? What happened?

Answer 8

The Battle of Hasting was a war that signified the end of the Viking Era. It was a battle for the English Crown, as King Edward has no direct heir to the throne. It was in 1066 - between the Anglo-Saxons and the Norman army.

Question 9

What did William the Conqueror become after he won the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 9

After winning the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror became the “Duke of Normandy”.

Question 10

What is the Bayeux Tapestry?

Answer 10

The Bayeux Tapestry is an ancient (and iconic) embroidered cloth that describes the events of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England.

Question 11

What were the Crusades?

Answer 11

The Crusades were a series of wars fought throughout Europe and the Middle East - between the 11th and 13th centuries. The main enemy of the Christians were the Muslim Turks.

Question 12

What was the structure of the church and what did each level do?

Answer 12

from top - pope, cardinals, bishops, priests.

pope - was God’s representative, very powerful.
bishops - “rich”, owned lots of land and advised royalty.
priests - “very poor”, worked very hard.

Question 12

How many Crusades were there?

Answer 12

There was a total of 8 crusades!

Question 12

Why did people go to church in the Middle Ages?

Answer 12

People went to church because they believed if they failed to go, they would go to Hell with the Devil. Another reason is that if you didn’t go to church, you would get punished (Killed in some cases).

Question 13

Who was Charlemagne? How is he related to the Crusades?

Answer 13

Charlemange was a Europe Ruler, who brought a revival of religion and culture. He created mail service, and expanded schools (education). He is related to the Crusades as he fought against the anti- christians (muslim turks) and formed an alliance with the pope (church) because of this.

Question 14

What were the two most influential religions in Medieval Europe?

Answer 14

The two most influential religions in Medieval Europe were Christianity and Islam (Muslims). These were the two religions that fought in the crusades.

Question 15

What was a manor house?

Answer 15

A manor house was a state of land owned by a noble/knight. It was considered the centre of the feudal estate.

Question 16

What was the manorial system?

Answer 16

the manorial system was a device for organizing land ownership. E.g. the serfs were given a place to live in return for their free labor and taxes.

Question 17

When were the Middle Ages?

Answer 17

the Middle Ages were between the fifth century (fall of the Roman Empire) and approx. 1500 AD. (start of renaissance).

Question 18

What did Charlemagne do for Europe?

Answer 18

Charlemagne was a respected man who created mail service and expanded schools. By the time he died, almost lal of Europe had converted to Christianity.

Question 19

What was the Middle Age s also known as?

Answer 19

the Middle Ages were also known as the dark ages as nothing happened.

Question 20

What was the Black death?

Answer 20

The Balck Deathwish a virus where the victim would develop big black buboes (in the armpits and groin) and would vomit, have a fever, bleed under the skin - causing dark patches, and would suffer spasms. Sometimes these buboes would burst, and black liquid (pus) would ooze out. Sometimes the person affected would die.

Question 21

What was the Black death also referred to as?

Answer 21

The black death was also called the Bubonic Plague.

Question 22

Why did Medieval people think you caught the Black Death?

Answer 22

Medieval people though you could catch the black plague by rats,

Question 23

What is a motte and bailey castle?

Answer 23

A motte and bailey castle were a wooden/stone building that sat on a hill (the motte) and was in the center of a big courtyard (bailey). This castle is surrounded by a protective barrier/fence called a palisade.

Question 24

What were some crimes in Medieval Europe and how were they punished?

Answer 24

Some crimes in medieval Europe were treason, theft, murder, and witchcraft. Some punishments included water torture (this is still used today in the U.S military), the rack, thumb screws, and drowning if you were tough guilty of being a witch.