High Middle Age Flashcards
Describe/draw the feudal system hierarchy? What is each groups obligation
Is a triangle at Surf/peasants then Lesser nobles then greater nobles and at the very top king. For king greater nobles and lesser nobles cancers manned in return for promising to stay loyal as well as military services And for noebels to surf/peasants answer his work in exchange for safety
How did the feudal system benefit society during the middle ages how was it detrimental to society?
It gives everybody a role
What is the Feudal code
A vouch/oath that you will stay loyal to your king
What is a Manor
Parcel of land 
What was the daily life of the surf Like?
Had no power and served your Lord. Provided all labour but had lowest standing of living. Usually never left your manner during your life.
How much power and writes did most women have in the Middle ages
You do not have very much control of your life when your a child your father controlled your life and then once we’re married your husband is in charge of your life and all of the land you own
How did the Manor Operate. And what crimes did it Rule on
They dealt with minor disputes and the villages decided who won
How did the Royal Court work what crimes did Rule on
They handled major crimes such as murder treason rape Burglary. Use common law
What was the church court? What test did a person have to pass? Why
Gods direct Representation. They had to pass in literacy test. To prove a person worked for the church as most people who worked/Went to the church and you had a reading right
How important was religion to the average person during this time. Explain
It was quite important to most people as they had not the best lives and believed to have a better life in the future you have to be good so you could go to heaven
How did the church make money?
The Tithe was the way that the churches made money they’d tax people around 10% of your income
How did the church benefit society during the middle ages? Where there any ways in which it was detrimental to society? Explain
Did you give people a sense of hope as well as rules to follow. Made it so people avoid committing sins
How much knowledge did the average person have Of the world? Explain
Very little has about 90% of people or service and service usually never left the Manor
Why did last names originate during the middle ages
Because first he started to repeat and they need a way to identify people by adding peoples last name
What are patronymic last names
It’s a last name that begins with Mac Mac or O’fitz
What are occupational/status last names? Give an example
Baker, blacksmith, Tanner and Walker.
What are locative last names give an example
England
What are descriptive last names give an example.
Armstrong and long legs
What were the crusades? Where were they fought? Between whom?
The crusades were Nine religious wars they were fought in Jerusalem the Wars were between Christians and Muslims
When did the crusades take place?
1066
How did the crusades benefit the pope?
He got land, riches and got rid of some trouble nights
How did the pope encourage people to fight in the crusades?
He said that if But you got a free pass to heaven
What did people hope to gain by fighting in the crusades?
Jerusalem respect riches and honour
After the crusades what had Western Europe gained. What have they not gained?
Jerusalem for a short period of time. They never were able to find a place we’re both Muslims and Christians can live together
What is an absolute monarchy?
It’s when the king has total control
How was the monarchs power kept in check during the middle ages?
By the grand Jury, pope ,nobles vessels
Who was king John and how was he significant to history?
King John was the man who is forced to sign the Magna Carta
What is democracy? How did events during this time help the progress of democracy
People have a say in the government
Explain how politically society in the middle ages it is different from Canadian society now
There are more rules/organization. Religion does not play as big of a rule
Explain how economically society in the middle ages is different from society today.
There is less money put into church
Explain house is socially society in the middle ages is different from Canadian society today.
More equality. Not as much of a ranking
In what ways did we see pope urban the second abuse his position and power during the middle ages? Why am I he have been able to do this then but we’re not likely get away with something like this now?
He told his people lies. Different set of rules
Pope urban the second demonize the Muslims in the speech to encourage Christians to participate in the crusades. As we discussed this technique has been used Throughout history in attempt to eliminate certain groups of people. What conditions need to exist in a society for this to be an effective manipulation technique?
Believe in the person who Is saying these things. Leader who has lots of influence
